Spartan
Seen it?2004 | 102 min | Mystery, Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
U.S. government agent Scott is assigned to rescue the daughter of a high-ranking government official. As willing as he is to bend the rules to get things done, though, Scott is shocked to find that others are willing to go even further to protect a political career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mamet
- Val KilmerScott
- Derek LukeCurtis
- William H. MacyStoddard
- Tia TexadaJackie Black
- Ed O'NeillBurch
- Kristen BellLaura Newton
- Johnny MessnerGrace
- Clark GreggMiller
- Lionel Mark SmithColonel Blane
- Aaron StanfordMichael Blake