Spring Forward (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Spring Forward is a 2000 drama directed by Tom Gilroy, starring Ned Beatty and Campbell Scott. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $117,471 worldwide on a $2 million budget. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Tom Gilroy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- Budget
- $2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spring Forward About?
The premise of Spring Forward without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ex-con Paul seeks redemption in a quiet Connecticut town and finds an unexpected guide in Murph, a seasoned parks employee. As they work together, both men grapple with personal struggles—Murph confronts his son’s illness, while Paul faces his troubled past. Their shared experiences forge an unlikely friendship that offers them a chance to re-evaluate their lives and discover a renewed sense of hope.
Spring Forward Cast
Ned Beatty leads the cast, with Campbell Scott. Directed by Tom Gilroy.
- Director Tom Gilroy
More from Tom Gilroy
More films directed by Tom Gilroy, best-rated first: The Cold Lands and Spring Forward.
Spring Forward Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spring Forward 79 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Spring Forward Plot Summary
What happens in Spring Forward from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Spring Forward narrates the evolving friendship between two distinct individuals, Murphy and Paul, who are employed by the parks department in a charming New England town. Paul, a short-tempered ex-convict fresh out of prison for armed robbery, seeks spiritual solace and a chance at redemption. On his inaugural day in parks maintenance, he finds himself teamed up with Murphy, a seasoned groundskeeper grappling with the realities of aging and the prospect of retirement.
Full summary
The whole story of Spring Forward, scene by scene
Spring Forward Box Office & Budget
Spring Forward grossed $117,471 worldwide on a $2 million budget, 6% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$117.5K
6% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $117.5K
- Budget
- $2M
Spring Forward Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette David Zeiger on SPRING FORWARD
How Well Do You Know Spring Forward?
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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What is the main profession of the character Murphy?
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Spring Forward FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spring Forward, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spring Forward?
Spring Forward runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Spring Forward released?
Spring Forward was released on December 1, 2000.
Who directed Spring Forward?
Spring Forward was directed by Tom Gilroy.
More films by Tom Gilroy Who is in the cast of Spring Forward?
Spring Forward stars Ned Beatty and Campbell Scott.
How much did Spring Forward make at the box office?
Spring Forward grossed $117,471 worldwide on a budget of $2 million.
How is Spring Forward rated?
Spring Forward has 79 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Spring Forward have a post-credit scene?
No. Spring Forward has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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