Spinning Man (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Spinning Man is a 2018 drama thriller directed by Simon Kaijser, starring Guy Pearce as Evan Birch, Minnie Driver and Pierce Brosnan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $283,755 worldwide on a $8.5 million budget. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Simon Kaijser
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Lionsgate Premiere
- Budget
- $8.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spinning Man About?
The premise of Spinning Man without spoilers.
Esteemed professor Evan Birch's perfect life is thrown into turmoil when a student disappears, and he finds himself under suspicion. Detective Malloy's investigation reveals a complex network of secrets and lies, challenging Evan's reputation and threatening to dismantle his family and career. As the truth becomes clearer, Evan must confront the consequences of his past and fight to protect everything he values.
Spinning Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- missing girl
- police detective
- sex dream
- university professor
- mouse trap
- sprayed with a hose
- reference to the brothers grimm
- reference to tom and jerry
- husband wife relationship
- classroom
- suspect
- lake
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- having dinner together
- picnic on the beach
- rabbit
- lipstick
- ride home
- dead girl
- flashback
- evidence
- family relationships
- family home
- university student
- hardware store
- suspicion
- beach
- missing persons case
- missing person flyer
- matchbook
- autopsy report
- drunken man
- drunkenness
- foot chase
- accidental death
- police investigation
- police station
- giving someone a lift
- dead body
- morgue
- teenage girl
- sex in a car
- dead body in water
- pet mouse
- guilty conscience
- hamster wheel
- teacher student affair
- car
- criminal investigation
- drinking whiskey
- book author
Spinning Man Cast & Characters
Guy Pearce leads the cast as Evan Birch, with Minnie Driver as Ellen Birch and Pierce Brosnan as Malloy. Directed by Simon Kaijser; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Kaijser
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Guy Pearce as Evan Birch -
Minnie Driver as Ellen Birch -
Pierce Brosnan as Malloy -
Jamie Kennedy as Ross
Also Starring in Spinning Man
· 11 more- Clark Gregg Paul
- Alexandra Shipp Anna
- Carlo Rota Santos
- Odeya Rush Joyce Bonner
- Sterling Beaumon Matt
- Sean Blakemore Killian
- Freya Tingley Mary
- RJ Walker
- Annie Monroe
- Eliza Pryor Zelda
- Noah Salsbury Lipson Adam
More from Simon Kaijser
One more film directed by Simon Kaijser: Stockholm East.
Spinning Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spinning Man 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 48/100, strongest in character & emotion (60) and weakest in sensory experience (40).
Spinning Man Echo Score Breakdown
Spinning Man presents a competent thriller anchored by strong performances but is hampered by uneven execution across multiple fronts. The film’s conceptual premise of guilt and morality intrigued some viewers, yet the narrative structure was frequently described as disjointed and overburdened with convoluted twists. Visual and auditory elements were termed serviceable rather than distinctive, detracting from sustained suspense. While genre enthusiasts may find moments of intellectual engagement, the overall experience remains structurally uneven and thematically diffuse.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 45
In terms of art and craft, the film’s direction and editing frequently give rise to a disjointed narrative flow. Critics described the use of flashbacks and heavy-handed symbolism as depleting atmospheric tension, and the visual style was noted as forgettable rather than distinctive. Overall, the production design and shot composition feel serviceable but rarely striking.
- Character & Emotion 60
In terms of character and emotion, Spinning Man benefits from a cast praised for committed performances, particularly Guy Pearce and Pierce Brosnan. Reviewers appreciated the chemistry among leads yet noted that deeper emotional resonance was uneven. Character motivations sometimes feel underexplored, which limits engagement. Ultimately, the acting elevates the material even if the roles themselves lack full dimension.
- Story & Flow 45
When it comes to story and flow, the film’s pacing and narrative coherence drew criticism for a choppy third act and overcomplicated twists. While some viewers found the moral quandaries thought provoking, many described the plot as riddled with red herrings and unresolved threads. These structural inconsistencies undermine engagement, leaving the resolution both muddled and unsatisfying on reflection.
- Sensory Experience 40
In terms of sensory experience, the film’s soundscape and musical cues are functional but rarely memorable, and the overall sound design failed to heighten suspense. Visually, lighting choices and cinematography were described as adequate yet lacking in distinctive style. The cohesion between audio and visual elements does not consistently support the film’s noir aspirations, resulting in an overall subdued sensory impact.
- Rewatch Factor 50
For rewatch factor, opinions are mixed regarding the film’s lasting appeal. Some viewers reported lingering reflections on its themes, while others found it forgettable after a single viewing. The uneven narrative and absence of standout set pieces limit motivations for repeated engagement. Consequently, the film may hold moderate replay value for genre enthusiasts but is unlikely to earn broad resurgence on subsequent viewings.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 56% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.7 /5
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Spinning Man Box Office & Budget
Spinning Man grossed $283,755 worldwide on a $8.5 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$283.8K
- International
- $283.8K
- Budget
- $8.5M
Spinning Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spinning Man.
Cars in Spinning Man
17 cars on screen, including the 2014 Volvo S60 and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2014 Volvo S60 Main role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2005 Ford Five Hundred Important role -
1985 Ford B-Series Minor role
Spinning Man Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Doppia colpa” and “Mörderischer Zweifel”.
- Also known as
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- Doppia colpa
- Mörderischer Zweifel
- Falsa evidencia
- На грани безумия
- Sieć podejrzeń
- На границата на безумието
- 真相漩涡
- Βασικός Ύποπτος
- Spinning Man: Em Busca da Verdade
- 스피닝 맨
- איש הפכפך
- A gyilkosság filozófiája
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- 真相漩渦
- Perceptions
- Tutarsız Adam
- Spinning Man - Im Dunkel deiner Seele
- คนหลอก ความจริงลวง
- На межі божевілля
- Klaidingi įrodymai
- ミッシング・レポート
- Podezřelý
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Spinning Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spinning Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spinning Man?
Spinning Man runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Spinning Man released?
Spinning Man was released on April 6, 2018.
Who directed Spinning Man?
Spinning Man was directed by Simon Kaijser.
More films by Simon Kaijser Who is in the cast of Spinning Man?
Spinning Man stars Guy Pearce as Evan Birch, Minnie Driver as Ellen Birch and Pierce Brosnan as Malloy, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Spinning Man make at the box office?
Spinning Man grossed $283,755 worldwide on a budget of $8.5 million.
How is Spinning Man rated?
Spinning Man has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Spinning Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Spinning Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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