Spivs 2004
“Warning: These people can seriously damage your wealth!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Colin Teague
- Network
- Carnaby International
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV
What is Spivs?
Spivs is a 2004 British crime film directed by Colin Teague, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Gary Young and Mike Loveday. The film features a cast including Kate Ashfield, Linda Bassett, Chooye Bay, and Elizabeth Berrington.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- May 13, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Carnaby International
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Carnaby International
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Overview
Spivs is a 2004 British crime film directed by Colin Teague, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Gary Young and Mike Loveday. The film features a cast including Kate Ashfield, Linda Bassett, Chooye Bay, and Elizabeth Berrington. The story follows Jack, Steve, and Goat, who are East-End spivs spending their time wheeling and dealing whenever and wherever they can. Their routine changes when they get involved with a man named Villa and land a long-awaited big payday, only to realize the deep mess they have entered. Upon inspecting the back of the lorry containing their smuggled goods, they discover illegal immigrants. Although most of the immigrants escape, Jack and the others are left with two children, a boy and a girl, forcing the con men to decide what to do with them after one of their scams goes south.
Should you watch it?
“Three small-time East-End hustlers face a moral dilemma after discovering illegal immigrants inside their smuggled goods.”
- A unique premise that blends comedic hustling with a serious social dilemma
- Directed by Colin Teague, known for his work on British crime cinema
- Features a character-driven narrative centered on the choices of three petty criminals
- The film holds a mixed critical reception with a 53 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes
Watch it if you enjoy British crime films that balance lighthearted wheeling and dealing with sudden, heavy moral stakes.
The film maintains a tone that shifts between comedy, drama, and thriller, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.
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Where can I stream Spivs?
Streaming availability varies by region, but the film is indexed on platforms like The Movie Database and Plex.
Is the film worth watching?
The film holds a 53 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a mixed critical reception that may appeal to fans of the British crime genre.
How long is the film?
Spivs has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.
What is the primary conflict?
The conflict arises when the three protagonists discover two young illegal immigrants in their shipment and must decide whether to care for them or abandon them.
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