The Spine (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, The Spine is a horror and animation film directed by Chris Landreth, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. A poignant story of redemption that takes us into the relationship between a man and a woman trapped in a spiral of mutual destruction after 26 years of marriage, the Spine continues Landreth's pursuit of a twisted, beautiful and highly original visual aesthetic, using digital imagery to create characters whose physical appearances are metaphors for their unique souls.
Who’s in it. The Spine stars Gordon Pinsent as Dan Rutherford, Alberta Watson as Mary Rutherford, Patrice Goodman as Angela and Robert McCarrol as Francis.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Spine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spine tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spine (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spine worth watching?
- The Spine holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spine?
- The Spine stars Gordon Pinsent, Alberta Watson, Patrice Goodman and Robert McCarrol.
- When was The Spine released?
- The Spine was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.