The Spectacular Now (2013)
A charming party animal and an introverted artist navigate an earnest, bittersweet romance through high school.
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
How intense is The Spectacular Now?
The Spectacular Now has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What The Spectacular Now feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Spectacular Now
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is The Spectacular Now scary?
No. The Spectacular Now is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Spectacular Now gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Spectacular Now sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Spectacular Now OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The Spectacular Now?
The Spectacular Now runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The Spectacular Now?
The Spectacular Now is streaming on Max.
Does The Spectacular Now have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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