# Spud 3: Learning to Fly (2014)

> A self-assured South African schoolboy confronts rivalry, sexual awakening, faith, and embarrassing adulthood on the uncertain threshold of national change.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/198944

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Johnny Barker
- Cast: John Cleese, Troye Sivan, Caspar Lee, Sven Ruygrok, Byron Langley, Blessing Xaba, Tom Burne, Travis Hornsby
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121562/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, awkward, nostalgic, lazy sunday, teen movie night

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