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Splendor (1999): Ratings & Plot

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Splendor is a 1999 comedy directed by Gregg Araki. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Metascore
52
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Splendor (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Gregg Araki
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Splendor About?

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

A spirited woman finds herself juggling multiple relationships when she proposes a unique arrangement: sharing her home with two appealing suitors. As they navigate life together, romantic complications arise, and she must sort through the ensuing chaos to understand what she truly seeks in love and companionship.

Splendor Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • lgbtq film
  • one female two males threesome
  • halloween
  • halloween costume
  • sex comedy
  • two men one woman love triangle
  • open relationship
  • man
  • new queer cinema
  • romantic comedy
  • drummer
  • threesome
+7 more
  • polyamorous relationship
  • polyamory
  • pregnancy
  • drugs
  • menage a trois
  • wedding
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Splendor

Directed by Gregg Araki.

Ratings

Splendor Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Splendor 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Plot

Splendor Plot Summary

What happens in Splendor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Los Angeles, Veronica—a 22-year-old aspiring actress leaving a small-town past behind—approaches life with a newly renewed curiosity about dating and connection after a year of keeping her heart on hold. A Halloween party becomes the turning point: she meets two very different men who capture her attention in distinct ways. Abel is thoughtful and artistic, a freelance rock critic with dreams of writing a novel, while Zed is loud, impulsive, and a drummer in a punk band. The night unfolds quickly: Veronica and Mike slip backstage, Abel pursues her with a quiet earnestness, and she jokes with herself about where this night might lead.

Full summary

The whole story of Splendor, scene by scene

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Videos

Splendor Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Splendor.

*Splendor (1999)* or city, friends & sex ~trailer~
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Splendor?

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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Details

Splendor Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Cama para tres” and “Splendor: Um Amor em Duas Vidas”.

Also known as
  • Cama para tres
  • Splendor: Um Amor em Duas Vidas
  • Изобилие
  • Splendeur
  • City
  • Friends & Sex
  • Erotiko trio
  • Csók, macsók!
  • Splendidi amori
  • スプレンダー/恋する3ピース
  • Роскошная жизнь
  • Raskoš
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  • Splendor - Una comedia sexual de Gregg Araki
  • İkisini de sevdim
  • Розкішне життя
  • En man för mycket
  • Splendor - Um Amor em Duas Vidas
  • Čtyři do trojky
  • スプレンダー 恋する3ピース
  • 三人同床

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FAQ

Splendor FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Splendor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Splendor?

Splendor runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Splendor released?

Splendor was released on September 17, 1999.

Who directed Splendor?

Splendor was directed by Gregg Araki.

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How is Splendor rated?

Splendor has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Splendor have a post-credit scene?

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

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