Spice World (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Spice World is a 1998 music comedy directed by Bob Spiers, starring Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $29.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Bob Spiers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spice World About?
The premise of Spice World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Five iconic singers—Baby, Ginger, Scary, Sporty, and Posh—embark on a whirlwind adventure in this comedic film. As the Spice Girls prepare for the biggest concert of their careers, they experience a series of hilarious and unexpected events. Featuring memorable musical performances and a touch of fantasy, the movie celebrates friendship, individuality, and the power of girl power in a vibrant, laugh-filled experience.
Spice World Cast
Geri Halliwell leads the cast, with Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown. Directed by Bob Spiers; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Spiers
Also Starring in Spice World
· 1 moreMore from Bob Spiers
More films directed by Bob Spiers, best-rated first: That Darn Cat, The Best of French & Saunders, Chilly Dogs and The Fast Show Live.
Spice World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spice World 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 48% User score
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Spice World Plot Summary
What happens in Spice World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, and Victoria Beckham perform their song “Too Much” on Top of the Pops, but the burdens of fame and fortune weigh heavy on their shoulders, turning a glittering moment into a crucible of nerves and doubt.
Meanwhile, a sinister newspaper owner, Kevin McMaxford, schemes to ruin their reputation for the sake of ratings, dispatching a sharp-eyed photographer named Damien to capture incriminating moments. Across the city, Piers Cuthbertson-Smyth and his crew trail the girls, hoping to stitch together material for yet another sensational project. In the background, their manager Clifford clashes with two overeager Hollywood writers, Martin Barnfield and Graydon, who keep pitching ridiculous plot ideas for a Spice Girls feature film that never seems ready to leave the page.
Full summary
The whole story of Spice World, scene by scene
Spice World Box Office
Spice World grossed $29.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.4M
- US & Canada
- $29.3M
Spice World Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Spice World (1997) Trailer (VHS Capture)
- Trailer Trailer
How Well Do You Know Spice World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which pop group stars as themselves in Spice World?
Cars in Spice World
22 cars on screen, including the 1978 Bristol VR and the 1987 Bedford Rascal.
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1980 Mini City MkIV Minor role
Spice World Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Spiceworld: The Movie” and “SpiceWorld”.
- Also known as
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- Spiceworld: The Movie
- SpiceWorld
- Spice World - The Movie
- Spiceworld - The Movie
- Світ Спайс Ґьолз
- Spice World - Der Film
- Spice Girls - Il film
- Spice World, le film
- Spice World - O Mundo das Spice Girls
- Spice World: La película
- ספייס וורלד: הסרט
- Светът на Спайс гърлс
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- Spice World – O Mundo das Spice Girls
- El mundo de las Spice Girls
- 辣妹合唱团
- 스파이스 월드
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Spice World FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spice World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spice World?
Spice World runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Spice World released?
Spice World was released on January 23, 1998.
Who directed Spice World?
Spice World was directed by Bob Spiers.
More films by Bob Spiers Who is in the cast of Spice World?
Spice World stars Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Spice World make at the box office?
Spice World grossed $29.4 million worldwide.
How is Spice World rated?
Spice World has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.
Does Spice World have a post-credit scene?
No. Spice World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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