The Spirit (2008)
Movie 1h 43m ★ 4.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
Dating from 2008, The Spirit sits in the action, crime and fantasy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Frank Miller. The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Gabriel Macht and Sarah Paulson. The running time is 1h 43m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 4.8 out of 10.
54Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
A Rookie cop named Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans; he is going to wipe out the entire city.
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Cast & crew
- Frank MillerDirector
- Samuel L. Jacksonas Octopus
- Gabriel Machtas The Spirit / Denny Colt
- Sarah Paulsonas Ellen Dolan
- Eva Mendesas Sand Saref
- Scarlett Johanssonas Silken Floss
- Johnny Simmonsas Young Spirit
- Paz Vegaas Plaster of Paris
- Jaime Kingas Lorelei Rox
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Questions about The Spirit
- What genre is The Spirit?
- The Spirit is categorised as Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Spirit?
- Samuel L. Jackson, Gabriel Macht, Sarah Paulson, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Spirit?
- Frank Miller directed The Spirit.
- How long is The Spirit?
- The Spirit runs for 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- Is The Spirit worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 4.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Spirit?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
