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Spinners (2014): Cast & Plot

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Spinners is a 2014 short drama starring Timothée Chalamet as Jace, Ify Nwadiwe and Kristin Slaysman. It runs 13 minutes.

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Spinners (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Spinners About?

The premise of Spinners without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a struggling desert town hit hard by economic recession, two teenagers, Jace and Derek, work as sign spinners to make ends meet. Faced with harassment from local bullies, Jace makes a series of regrettable choices that lead to trouble. Their situation takes a turn when a compassionate single mother, living precariously out of her car, offers them unexpected support and guidance.

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Cast & crew

Spinners Cast & Characters

Timothée Chalamet leads the cast as Jace, with Ify Nwadiwe as Derek and Kristin Slaysman as Breanna.

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Plot

Spinners Plot Summary

What happens in Spinners from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a compelling narration about the extraordinary power of music, suggesting that some melodies are so intense they can summon spirits from both the past and the future. However, it also warns of the darker side, where such power can attract malevolent forces. The story is set in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in October 1932, and follows a series of intense and supernatural events centered around music, race, and the supernatural.

Full summary

The whole story of Spinners, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Spinners?

11 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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FAQ

Spinners FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Spinners, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Spinners?

Spinners runs 13 minutes.

When was Spinners released?

Spinners was released on October 18, 2014.

Who is in the cast of Spinners?

Spinners stars Timothée Chalamet as Jace, Ify Nwadiwe as Derek and Kristin Slaysman as Breanna, among 5 credited actors.

Does Spinners have a post-credit scene?

No. Spinners has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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