Spring Forward
“Nothing in common. Everything to gain.”
Synopsis
Trying to put himself back together after serving prison time for robbery, Paul takes a job as a parks employee in a small Connecticut town. His co-worker, Murph, a generation older than Paul, is dealing with his own issues, chiefly the the impending death of his very ill gay son. After the men have a run-in with local snob Frederickson, Murph's age and experience starts to temper Paul's fiery nature, as the younger man begins to embrace his new life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Gilroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Gilroy
- Original Score
- Hahn Rowe
- Original Title
- Spring Forward
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Journeyman Pictures, C-Hundred Film Corporation, cineBLAST! Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Gilroy
Tom Gilroy
Hahn Rowe
Terry Stacey
James Lyons
Michael Stipe, Mike Morley, Caroline Kaplan, Michael Morley, Paul S. Mezey
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Gilroy
Director
Tom Gilroy
Writer
James Lyons
Editor
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Susan Block
Production Design
Catherine Marie Thomas
Costume Design
Mike Morley
Producer
Paul S. Mezey
Producer
Hahn Rowe
Original Music Composer
Gill Holland
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Forward
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What is Spring Forward about?
Trying to put himself back together after serving prison time for robbery, Paul takes a job as a parks employee in a small Connecticut town. His co-worker, Murph, a generation older than Paul, is dealing with his own issues, chiefly the the impending death of his very ill gay son. After the men have a run-in with local snob Frederickson, Murph's age and experience starts to temper Paul's fiery nature, as the younger man begins to embrace his new life.
Who directed Spring Forward?
Spring Forward was directed by Tom Gilroy.
Who stars in Spring Forward?
The principal cast of Spring Forward includes Ned Beatty, Liev Schreiber, Campbell Scott, Ian Hart, Peri Gilpin.
When was Spring Forward released and how long is it?
Spring Forward was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Spring Forward?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spring Forward was composed by Hahn Rowe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spring Forward?
Spring Forward holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).