Sparta
2022, German. Directed by Ulrich Seidl.
Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ulrich SeidlDirector
- Georg FriedrichEwald
- Florentina Elena PopAurica / Ewald's girlfriend
- Hans-Michael RehbergVater
- Marius IgnatStepfather
- Octavian-Nicolae CocisOctavian
- Ecaterina GramaticuOctavian's mother
- Gianni GramaticuOctavian's Brother
- Geta Mariana CiraEwald's girlfriend's mother
- Mircea BolbaSchool warden
Details
- Released
- 5 October 2022
- Country
- Austria, France, Germany
- Written by
- Ulrich Seidl, Veronika Franz
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Sparta: quick answers
Is Sparta worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sparta?
Sparta runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Sparta have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sparta. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sparta parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sparta yet.
Which OTT platform is Sparta on?
Sparta isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 2022. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sparta?
If you liked Sparta, try Hands of Stone, Girl in the Bunker, Jungleland.
Who directed Sparta?
Sparta (2022) was directed by Ulrich Seidl and stars Georg Friedrich, Florentina Elena Pop, Hans-Michael Rehberg.