Spivak (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 2018, Spivak is a comedy film directed by Anthony Abrams, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A self-loathing, failed Eastside novelist living in the ‘hipster’ neighborhood of Echo Park in Los Angeles is shocked to find himself falling in love with everything he hates, including a simple All-American blonde girl from the Westside.
Who’s in it. Spivak stars Michael Bacall as Wally Spivak, Maggie Lawson as Jeanine Mulholland, Elden Henson as Kevin Oberkfell and Robert Kazinsky as Chuck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Spivak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spivak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spivak tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spivak (2018)?
- In US, Spivak is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spivak worth watching?
- Spivak holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spivak?
- Spivak stars Michael Bacall, Maggie Lawson, Elden Henson, Robert Kazinsky and Michael Cera.
- When was Spivak released?
- Spivak was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
