Spun (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Spun is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Jonas Åkerlund, starring Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo and Mena Suvari. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $692,065 worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Jonas Åkerlund
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Silver Nitrate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spun About?
The premise of Spun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man battling addiction makes a fateful decision to embark on a three-day speed binge, plunging him into the chaotic world of Los Angeles's fringes. His reckless pursuit leads him to encounter a diverse group of outsiders, exposing the dark underbelly of the city. He must then face the harsh realities of his addiction and desperately seek a path to recovery before the consequences become irreversible.
Spun Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex
- pornography
- porno shop
- masturbation
- castration
- drug addict
- s&m
- nudity
- nude woman shackled to a bed
- snorting cocaine from a naked woman
- sexual fantasy
- porn magazine
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- male diva
- boy toy
- bondage
- male masturbation
- methamphetamine
- stimulant
- crystal meth
- female full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- prostitute
- duct tape over eyes
- tied to a bed
- handcuffed to a bed
- handcuffed to a bedpost
- slow motion scene
- drug deal
- telephone sex
- striptease
- implied rape
- drugged
- drug dealer
- drugs
- male nudity
- male escort
- female nudity
- gay friend
- drug addiction
- ephedrine
- bed
- close up of eyes
- motel
- peephole
- snorting cocaine
- violence
- cock in a sock
- close up of mouth
- female rear nudity
- dark comedy
Spun Cast
Jason Schwartzman leads the cast, with John Leguizamo and Mena Suvari. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonas Åkerlund
Also Starring in Spun
· 2 moreSpun Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spun 41 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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Spun Plot Summary
What happens in Spun 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
As Ross (Jason Schwartzman) struggles to maneuver through the chaotic landscape of addiction, his story becomes interwoven with that of the mysterious Spider Mike (John Leguizamo), a meth dealer whose tumultuous relationship with Cookie (Mena Suvari) is akin to a ticking time bomb. Amid this turmoil, Ross unexpectedly connects with Nikki (Brittany Murphy), another addict who introduces him to her troubled boyfriend, The Cook (Mickey Rourke). This dubious character operates a drug lab in a seedy motel room, and in exchange for returning Nikki home, he rewards Ross with a small supply of methamphetamine, while hinting that he may soon summon Ross for help.
Full summary
The whole story of Spun, scene by scene
Spun Box Office
Spun grossed $692,065 worldwide. $411,119 came from the US and Canada and $280,946 (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$692.1K
- US & Canada
- $411.1K
- International
- $280.9K
Spun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spun.
How Well Do You Know Spun?
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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Who is the main character navigating addiction in 'Spun'?
Cars in Spun
16 cars on screen, including the 1979 Volvo 244 and the 1994 Buick Century.
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1979 Volvo 244 Featured role -
1994 Buick Century Important role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role -
Eagle Model 10 Minor role
Spun Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “The Cook” and “Spun - syöksykierteessä”.
- Also known as
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- The Cook
- Spun - syöksykierteessä
- Высший пилотаж
- Spun - Leben im Rausch
- A por
- Šňup
- ימים מכורים
- Spun - Sem Limites
- 与毒共舞
- Bulanık
- Spun - Viagem Radical
- Zadet
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- Pilves
- Craqué
- Въртележка
- 스펀
- Dozė
- คนห่าม บ้าเกินพิกัด
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Movies Like Spun
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Spinnin’, Spetters and Spin a Dark Web.
Spun FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spun?
Spun runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Spun released?
Spun was released on March 14, 2003.
Who directed Spun?
Spun was directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
More films by Jonas Åkerlund Who is in the cast of Spun?
Spun stars Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo and Mena Suvari, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Spun make at the box office?
Spun grossed $692,065 worldwide ($411,119 domestic, $280,946 international).
How is Spun rated?
Spun has 41 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Spun have a post-credit scene?
No. Spun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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