Spend It All (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1971, Spend It All is a music and documentary film directed by Les Blank, running about 41 minutes.

What it’s about. Another short documentary of "Real Food, Roots Music, and People Full of Passion for what they do!", Spend It All is Les Blank's spirited look at the French-speaking Cajun community of southwest Louisiana.

Who’s in it. Spend It All stars Marc Savoy as Self and Nathan Abshire as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Spend It All has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spend It All page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spend It All tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spend It All (1971)?
In US, Spend It All is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Spend It All worth watching?
Spend It All holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Spend It All?
Spend It All stars Marc Savoy and Nathan Abshire.
When was Spend It All released?
Spend It All was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.