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Spontaneous (2020)

โ€œAn explosive love story.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 607 votes 1h 42m r ComedyHorror

#116 of 234 films from 2020 #1331 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Brian Duffield ยท Written by Aaron Starmer, Brian Duffield

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Overview

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

Cast

Katherine Langfordas Mara Carlyle
Charlie Plummeras Dylan
Yvonne Orjias Agent Rosetti
Hayley Lawas Tess McNulty
Piper Peraboas Angela
Rob Huebelas Charlie
Marlowe Percivalas Becky
Laine MacNeilas Jenna Dalton
Clive Hollowayas Joe Dalton
Doralynn Muias Cranberry
Kaitlyn Bernardas Skye
Jared Ager-Fosteras Jed
Mellany Barrosas Katelyn Ogden
Chelah Horsdalas Denise

Facts

Release dateOctober 2, 2020
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Horror
LanguageEN
IMDbtt5774062

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Questions

How long is Spontaneous?
Spontaneous runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Spontaneous worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 607 votes, which places it #116 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 51%) and #1331 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Spontaneous?
Spontaneous was directed by Brian Duffield. Other well-rated titles by the same director: No One Will Save You (2023).
Who stars in Spontaneous?
Katherine Langford as Mara Carlyle; Charlie Plummer as Dylan; Yvonne Orji as Agent Rosetti; Hayley Law as Tess McNulty; Piper Perabo as Angela; Rob Huebel as Charlie.
What is Spontaneous rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Spontaneous?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/197075.

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