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Spoiler Alert

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
9K
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Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge in Spoiler Alert (2022)
The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship that takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

  • Director
    • Michael Showalter
  • Writers
    • David Marshall Grant
    • Dan Savage
    • Michael Ausiello
  • Stars
    • Jim Parsons
    • Ben Aldridge
    • Josh Pais
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Showalter
    • Writers
      • David Marshall Grant
      • Dan Savage
      • Michael Ausiello
    • Stars
      • Jim Parsons
      • Ben Aldridge
      • Josh Pais
    • 54User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Spoiler Alert
    Trailer 2:22
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    Spoiler Alert
    Exclusive: "Merry Christmas"
    Clip 0:43
    Exclusive: "Merry Christmas"
    Spoiler Alert: Just A Friend
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    Spoiler Alert: Just A Friend
    Spoiler Alert: Oh Papa
    Clip 1:08
    Spoiler Alert: Oh Papa
    Spoiler Alert: Merry Christmas
    Clip 0:43
    Spoiler Alert: Merry Christmas

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    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Michael Ausiello
    Ben Aldridge
    Ben Aldridge
    • Kit Cowan
    Josh Pais
    Josh Pais
    • Scott
    Allegra Heart
    Allegra Heart
    • Franny
    Jeffery Self
    Jeffery Self
    • Nick
    Braxton Fannin
    Braxton Fannin
    • Michael's Sitcom Older Brother
    Brody Caines
    Brody Caines
    • Sitcom Young Michael
    Tara Summers
    Tara Summers
    • Mrs. Ausiello
    Corey Saucier
    • Dr. Underwood
    Megan Irminger
    • Nurse Angelique
    Nikki M. James
    Nikki M. James
    • Nina
    Sadie Scott
    Sadie Scott
    • Kirby
    Eleni Yiovas
    Eleni Yiovas
    • Night Nurse
    • (as Ellen Yiovas)
    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Marilyn
    Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin
    • Bob
    Jason Gotay
    Jason Gotay
    • Riley
    Nhumi Threadgill
    Nhumi Threadgill
    • Jo
    David Marshall Grant
    David Marshall Grant
    • Tony
    • Director
      • Michael Showalter
    • Writers
      • David Marshall Grant
      • Dan Savage
      • Michael Ausiello
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews54

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Spoiler Alert' is an emotional film exploring love, loss, and acceptance. It authentically portrays a gay relationship, highlighting its complexities. Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge are praised for their chemistry and depth. The film balances humor and tragedy, leaving a lasting impression. Sally Field and Bill Irwin’s supporting roles are also noted. Audiences find it a touching, realistic depiction of love, resonating deeply.
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    Featured reviews

    9nicolasroop

    Fantastic look at a genuine homosexual relationship!

    Most LGBTQ movies you see are riddled with stereotypes, sex and falsehoods. This is one that doesn't fall into those things, but shows you a genuine adult homosexual relationship and how it truly is. The good times and the hard times, this film doesn't pull it's emotional punches. Bring tissues, you will need them for the final act that, while sad, isn't meant to be spirit breaking. Instead, I felt it was uplifting. While it does get off to a rocky start by just throwing us into this story, it quickly grows on you after the initial start. I don't particularly care for Jim Parsons but I felt he was perfect for the role and the chemistry he eventually attains with the other lead is palpable and felt. Highly recommended, as it's one of the most true to life depictions of a gay relationship.

    4.5 heartbreaks out of 5.
    9jodieburma

    A true love story

    Finally a movie that shows the ups and downs of love. The genders don't matter to me at all, it was refreshing to see love between two people in such a raw and real way. The high of the initial meeting and first dates, the awkward family meeting, the normal relationship struggles, and the power of love through the darkest of times. Many of us never experience that full level of commitment in a relationship. I don't care what you think about same sex relationships, this is a very raw and heartfelt connection between two people who love each other through multiple struggles. I felt so many emotions while watching this movie. Very well done!
    7suego-49293

    Very good on many levels

    I really enjoyed this movie. I am not gay, I am a straight woman so I can't say how well it portrays the gay lifestyle as others here have done but I can say it was done in a way that wasn't over the top or flamboyant the way most shows portraying gay men do.

    My biggest surprise was Jim Parson's acting. I knew he was great on TBBT, but honestly didn't know if he had the acting chops to pull this part off. But oh yes he did, and then some. Everyone in this movie was top notch.

    So why only 7 stars? I guess it's mostly because it wasn't the passionate romance tear-jerker I was led to believe it would be. Did they really have that great a love? I believe for any relationship to work you have to have the complete triad of love, trust and respect. Here, we had cheating (so you have lost trust and respect right there) and they drifted apart and broke up (so a lack of true devotional love). I felt the only reason they got back together was because Kit was dying. Would they have otherwise? It felt like most likely not.

    So it lost much of the emotion punch that would come from truly losing the love of his life. It was a sad and emotional, but for me maybe not for the reasons that they tried to portray in this movie. I felt in the end that Michael lost his best friend more than he did someone he loved passionately at that point. Still very emotional but not overly heart-wrenching in that lost the love of my life way I think they were trying to go for.

    But it was a good movie, the acting was top-notch, there was great chemistry between Parsons and Aldridge and I felt the pacing was very good. Well worth the watch!
    7FilmFanatic2023

    Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge shine in touching and heartfelt 'Spoiler Alert'

    "Spoiler Alert" tells the story of Michael (played by Jim Parsons), a shy and guarded pop-culture junkie who is hesitant to explore the gay bar scene in Manhattan. However, on a rare night out with a colleague from TV Guide, he meets Kit (played by Ben Aldridge), the man who ends up being the love of his life. Kit has the confidence and coolness that Michael wishes he had, and the two begin a relationship.

    Throughout the film, the chemistry between Parsons and Aldridge is electric, and their witty banter is a highlight. The film does a good job of showing the lovable sides of both characters, and you can see why they would fall so deeply in love. However, the film also covers the struggles of long-term relationships, including ordinary spats and more serious health issues.

    While the film follows the typical tragic ending for LGBTQ+ movies, it is still a sweet and touching dramedy that will resonate with audiences. Director Michael Showalter incorporates some surreal elements into the film, but they don't quite work as well as the realistic and true-to-life details. Overall, "Spoiler Alert" is a well-acted and heartfelt film that is worth watching.
    10GreatestArtform

    Amazing, epic, brilliant.

    Finally a big budget film that doesn't mock or create more stereotypes within the queer community. This is a heartfelt touching film. Finally they get the idea write a script, and then don't focus on who the characters are gender or sex wise just cast great actors. This is a smart realistic portray of a couple. Who both happen to be male. It is great for the community and it's a step forward. But in general far beyond that this is purely beautiful work of art. It's sad that it took this long comment to understand one that a couple can be male or female and have love and compassion for each other but two on a business end of it this is a huge area of Finance why a company wouldn't have done this earlier I don't know. Now there are thousands of independent future films and short films which are just the same as this. But it's nice to have a bigger budget film finally put this to screen and into theaters. It needs that support for the fact that it's just a beautiful film. And of course for the fact of helping the queer community and not looking down at them.

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    • Trivia
      In a December 2022 article for the Daily Beast, Kevin Fallon reported that in Michael Ausiello's capacity as a TV reporter for publications including TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly, and TVLine, Ausiello had interviewed Jim Parsons several times over the years that Parsons starred on The Big Bang Theory (2007). When Ausiello's source memoir was released in 2017, Ausiello asked Parsons to moderate a Los Angeles Q&A session on it, and when Parsons read the book to prepare for the panel, his husband, Todd Spiewak, found him sobbing in their living room. Spiewak suggested to Parsons that if he had such a strong emotional reaction to the story, he should option it for the movies - which is what they ended up doing together (both Parsons and Spiewak are producers).
    • Goofs
      Immediately before Michael and Kit lie down under their first Christmas tree, there are several presents underneath. When they lie down, there are no presents.
    • Quotes

      Kit Cowan: I'm... I'm gay.

      [Marilyn looks at Michael]

      Michael Ausiello: I'm gay, too.

      Kirby: I am also gay.

      [Kit looks at Kirby conforming]

      Kirby: I am.

    • Connections
      Featured in The View: Sally Field/12 Days of Holidays (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Get You Out of My Head
      Written by Rob Davis, Cathy Dennis

      Performed by Kylie Minogue

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Focus Features
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alerta de spoiler
    • Production companies
      • Semi-Formal Productions
      • That's Wonderful Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,384,003
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $82,983
      • Dec 4, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,434,850
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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