The Spirit
2008, English. Directed by Frank Miller.
Down these mean streets a man must come. A hero born, murdered, and born again.
Rookie cop 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:g to wipe out the entire city.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Spirit
The Spirit is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MovieSphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Frank MillerDirector
- Gabriel MachtThe Spirit / Denny Colt
- Eva MendesSand Saref
- Samuel L. JacksonOctopus
- Scarlett JohanssonSilken Floss
- Sarah PaulsonEllen Dolan
- Dan LauriaDolan
- Paz VegaPlaster of Paris
- Eric BalfourMahmoud
- Jaime KingLorelei Rox
- Stana KaticMorgenstern
- Frank MillerLiebowitz
- Johnny SimmonsYoung Spirit
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Miller
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $39M
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News & fan talk
What The Spirit is based on
The Spirit is based on Spirit, a comics character by Will Eisner.
Comics character
Spirit
By Will Eisner
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The Spirit: quick answers
Is The Spirit worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.8/10 from 1,114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spirit?
The Spirit runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Spirit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spirit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spirit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Spirit is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Spirit on?
The Spirit is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spirit?
If you liked The Spirit, try Shadow Master, The Crow, Home Sweet Home: Rebirth.
Who directed The Spirit?
The Spirit (2008) was directed by Frank Miller and stars Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendes, Samuel L. Jackson.
What is The Spirit based on?
The Spirit is based on Spirit, a comics character by Will Eisner.