Spartan (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Spartan is a 2004 action thriller directed by David Mamet, starring Val Kilmer and Derek Luke. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $8.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- David Mamet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spartan About?
The premise of Spartan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the President's daughter disappears, veteran Secret Service agent Robert Scott disobeys orders and begins his own investigation into her disappearance. Partnered with his trainee, Curtis, Scott delves into a complex case of human trafficking, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy involving government corruption and deceit. Their pursuit leads them down a perilous path as they fight to find the missing girl and expose the truth.
Spartan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- crying woman
- red dress
- white slavery
- bordello
- kidnapping
- female reporter
- surveillance
- female agent
- dubai united arab emirates
- no opening credits
- abduction
- female nudity
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- extramarital affair
- brothel madam
- sex slavery
- sex slave
- sex trafficking
- sex trade
- brothel
- prostitute
- murder of a police officer
- lost earring
- reference to leonidas the mythological greek hero
- braless
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- cia central intelligence agency
- title directed by male
- weapon
- united arab emirates
- geo metro
- jeep
- land rover
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- 2000s
- customs agent
- blonde woman
- breaking arm
- news cameraman
- death row inmate
- political election
- father daughter estrangement
- harvard university
- marital infidelity
- israeli spook
- pocket knife
- u.s. marine
- u.s. military
- corrupt politician
- college professor
- implied suicide
Spartan Cast
Val Kilmer leads the cast, with Derek Luke. Directed by David Mamet.
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Director David Mamet
More from David Mamet
More films directed by David Mamet, best-rated first: The Winslow Boy, House of Games, Things Change and The Spanish Prisoner.
Spartan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spartan 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Spartan Plot Summary
What happens in Spartan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bobby Scott, a former Force Recon Master Gunnery Sergeant, is tasked with evaluating candidates for Delta Force as a selection cadre member. During a rigorous “stress phase” exercise, he encounters recruit Curtis and Sergeant Jacqueline Black, an expert in edged weapons. Both Curtis and Sergeant Black showcase their skills and express their keen aspirations for serving on future missions. As they navigate a challenging course through the woods, Curtis struggles to keep pace with Black, prompting Scott to insist that if Curtis isn’t able to sustain such demanding physical challenges, he should consider withdrawing from the program. Nevertheless, Curtis perseveres to maintain his pursuit of Sergeant Black.
Full summary
The whole story of Spartan, scene by scene
Spartan Box Office
Spartan grossed $8.1 million worldwide. $4.4 million came from the US and Canada and $3.7 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.1M
- US & Canada
- $4.4M
- International
- $3.7M
Spartan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spartan.
How Well Do You Know Spartan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the protagonist of the film?
Cars in Spartan
24 cars on screen, including the 2002 Dodge Durango and the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2002 Dodge Durango Important role -
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1992 Geo Metro Important role -
1985 Jeep Cherokee Important role
Spartan Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Búsqueda desesperada” and “Spartanets”.
- Also known as
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- Búsqueda desesperada
- Spartanets
- O Spartiatis
- Spartanac
- Спартанец
- A spártai
- Spartan - O Rapto
- ספרטן
- Ο Σπαρτιάτης
- Спартанець
- 斯巴达人
- Pravidla boje
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- 스파르탄
- Halastamatu
- Spartanul
- Спартанац
- Spartanas
- Pravidlá boja, სპარტანელი
Seen Spartan?
Movies Like Spartan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Spartacus, Slave and SAS: Red Notice.
Spartan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spartan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spartan?
Spartan runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Spartan released?
Spartan was released on March 12, 2004.
Who directed Spartan?
Spartan was directed by David Mamet.
More films by David Mamet Who is in the cast of Spartan?
Spartan stars Val Kilmer and Derek Luke.
How much did Spartan make at the box office?
Spartan grossed $8.1 million worldwide ($4.4 million domestic, $3.7 million international).
How is Spartan rated?
Spartan has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Spartan have a post-credit scene?
No. Spartan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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