
Spud
2010 · 1h 47m · Comedy, Drama · South Africa · Rated 15 (GB)
It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Spud is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home.
Written & directed by
Donovan MarshBased on the novel by
John Van De Ruit6.4Smart score
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1990sboys' schoolbullylate bloomermasturbationnicknameprivate schoolpubic hairschool bullyschool playsouth africateenage childrenteenage crushteen angst
Rating15 (GB)
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