Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Synopsis
As Spud Milton continues his awkward stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life's most important lessons: When dealing with women and cretins, nothing is ever quite as it seems. "I'm practically a man in most areas," writes Spud confidently on his sixteenth birthday. The year is 1992 and, in South Africa, radical change is in the air. The country may be on the bumpy road to an uncertain future, but Spud Milton is hoping for a smooth ride as he returns to boarding school as a senior. Instead, he discovers that his vindictive arch enemy is back to taunt him and that a garrulous Malawian has taken residence in his dormitory, along with the regular inmates and misfits he calls friends. Spud's world has never seemed less certain; he attempts to master Shakespeare, wrestles constantly with his God, and the power of negative thinking, and develops an aversion to fried fish after a shocking discovery about his grandmother, Wombat.
Part of the Spud Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Spud 3: Learning to Fly official cinema trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
John Cleese
Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Troye Sivan
John 'Spud' Milton
Caspar Lee
Garlic
Sven Ruygrok
Robert 'Rambo' Black
Byron Langley
Simon Brown
Blessing Xaba
Sidney 'Fatty' Sibeko-Scott
Tom Burne
Vern 'Rain Man' Blackadder
Travis Hornsby
Alan 'Boggo' Greenstein
Genna Blair
Debbie 'The Mermaid'
Alex McGregor
Christine
Aaron McIlroy
Mr. Milton
Julie Summers
Mrs. Milton
Brenda Ngxoli
Innocence
Christine Le Brocq
Mrs. 'Wombat' Milton
Graham Weir
Mr. 'Viking' Richardson
André Jacobs
New Glock
Ben Voss
Mr. Lilly
Adrienne Pearce
Mr. Owen
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$328K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- John Van De Ruit
- Original Score
- Jane Breetzke, Jon Savage
- Original Title
- Spud 3: Learning to Fly
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $328K
- Production Studios
- Rogue Star Films, Times Media Films, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, BLM Productions (ZA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny Barker
John Van De Ruit
Jane Breetzke, Jon Savage
Willie Nel
Megan Gill
Ross Garland
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Barker
Director
Ross Garland
Producer
Dihantus Engelbrecht
Costume Design
Megan Gill
Editor
Jane Breetzke
Original Music Composer
Jon Savage
Original Music Composer
Willie Nel
Director of Photography
Tom Gubb
Production Design
John Van De Ruit
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Spud 3: Learning to Fly.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Spud 3: Learning to Fly.
2010's Movies
Movies released between 2010 and 2019 that I've seen
list6
MovieLens[30K:40K]
My English Movies List
This are the movies I have been watching...........
Richard's Collection
Gaps
Similar Titles to Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
8.0
4.0
3.1
6.4
5.9
5.5
3.8
4.0
5.7
7.2
3.3
6.5
4.0
3.7
2.8
5.5
4.2
More Like Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spud 3: Learning to Fly about?
As Spud Milton continues his awkward stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life's most important lessons: When dealing with women and cretins, nothing is ever quite as it seems. "I'm practically a man in most areas," writes Spud confidently on his sixteenth birthday. The year is 1992 and, in South Africa, radical change is in the air. The country may be on the bumpy road to an uncertain future, but Spud Milton is hoping for a smooth ride as he returns to boarding school as a senior. Instead, he discovers that his vindictive arch enemy is back to taunt him and that a garrulous Malawian has taken residence in his dormitory, along with the regular inmates and misfits he calls friends. Spud's world has never seemed less certain; he attempts to master Shakespeare, wrestles constantly with his God, and the power of negative thinking, and develops an aversion to fried fish after a shocking discovery about his grandmother, Wombat.
Who directed Spud 3: Learning to Fly?
Spud 3: Learning to Fly was directed by Johnny Barker.
Who stars in Spud 3: Learning to Fly?
The principal cast of Spud 3: Learning to Fly includes John Cleese, Troye Sivan, Caspar Lee, Sven Ruygrok, Byron Langley.
When was Spud 3: Learning to Fly released and how long is it?
Spud 3: Learning to Fly was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Spud 3: Learning to Fly make at the box office?
Spud 3: Learning to Fly grossed $328K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Spud 3: Learning to Fly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spud 3: Learning to Fly was composed by Jane Breetzke, Jon Savage.
Is Spud 3: Learning to Fly based on a book or true story?
Spud 3: Learning to Fly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Van De Ruit".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spud 3: Learning to Fly?
Spud 3: Learning to Fly holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).