Spoiler Alert (2022) | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Based on Michael Ausiello's best-selling memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies," the film is a heartwarming, funny and life-affirming story of how Michael and Kit's relationship is transformed and deepened when one of them falls ill.

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It can be frustratingly uneven, but strong performances from a talented cast help Spoiler Alert stay on the right side of saccharine.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Sometimes the tone is a little too cute but Showalter and his writers have a persuasive ability to defuse the looming threat of sentimentality with comedy.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 10, 2023

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Spoiler Alert is a delightfully effective melodrama, one that pulls few punches and isn’t afraid of wearing a plethora of emotions out in the open for all to see.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 12, 2022

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Katie Rife

RogerEbert.com

This is a nice film. A sweet film. A film you can watch with your mother-in-law.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 9, 2022

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Mark Williams

Radio Times

This could easily have become a cynical and manipulative tear-jerker. However, director Michael Showalter nimbly avoids mawkishness in much the same way he did with The Big Sick, and the result is both tongue-in-cheek and touching.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 4, 2024

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Maxance Vincent

InSession Film

Sure, it’s an amazingly conventional biopic, going through the ups and downs of Michael’s time with Kit. But it’s also increasingly earnest.

Rated: B+

Mar 6, 2024

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Jim Parsons, in a lead role, truly surprised me with his range. Plus, the film really takes its time ge.tting to all the sadness. You learn to love this couple through their trials and tribulations and it is wildly effective.

Feb 27, 2024

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Anne Funny, sweet, real, sad. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/27/22 Full Review veronica great movie. watched it twice! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/21/22 Full Review John What an absolutely wonderful film! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/20/22 Full Review J An amazing movie that had us on an emotional rollercoaster. A must see. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/22 Full Review Tom S Powerful love story beautiful cinematography superb acting Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/22 Full Review Steven B Beautiful realistic loving relationship with all the pitfalls. Sad yet beautiful at the same time. Great acting all around. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael Showalter Director Jim Parsons Michael Ausiello Ben Aldridge Kit Cowan Sally Field Marilyn Bill Irwin Bob Jeffery Self Nick

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - You're Going to Beat It Sally Field Scene