Spring Break

Spring Break

Year: 1983

Runtime: 102 min

Language: English

Director: Sean S. Cunningham

ComedyRomance

As a desperate mother searches for her daughter on a sun-kissed island, she uncovers a tangled web of betrayal and deceit that threatens to destroy her family's very foundation. With time running out, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of spring break revelry to reclaim Kayla and confront the shocking truth behind her disappearance.

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Timeline – Spring Break (1983)
Trace every key event in Spring Break (1983) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

College Life

Brit, Candy, and Cotty are college students who enjoy a carefree lifestyle centered around partying. Meanwhile, their friend Faith is dedicated to a religious youth group, highlighting a stark contrast in their priorities.

2

Desperate Measures

With spring break approaching and no money to fund their vacation, Brit and Candy hatch a plan to rob a local restaurant. After getting high on cocaine, they don ski masks and commit the robbery armed with hammers and squirt guns.

Local Restaurant
3

The Getaway

Cotty, who is their getaway driver, steals a car from one of their professors to aid their escape. Following the robbery, she decides to burn the car to eliminate any evidence linking them to the crime.

4

Confession to Faith

The trio confesses their crime to Faith, who is horrified by their actions. Despite her discomfort, Faith chooses to remain silent about the incident, reflecting her complicated friendship with the girls.

5

Partying in St. Petersburg

The girls travel to St. Petersburg, Florida, where they indulge in wild beach parties filled with drugs and alcohol. Their reckless behavior soon catches up with them as they get arrested for narcotics use.

St. Petersburg, Florida
6

Bailed Out by Alien

After spending a night in a holding cell, they are bailed out by Alien, a charismatic rapper and arms dealer. His charm captivates the girls, except for Faith, who feels increasingly uncomfortable around him.

Holding Cell
7

Life with Alien

Alien introduces the girls to his lifestyle, taking them to a club frequented by dangerous gang members. Faith, feeling threatened by Alien's attention and the surrounding atmosphere, leaves the group against their wishes.

Local Club
8

Visit to Big Arch

The girls visit a strip club owned by Big Arch, Alien's friend and rival, who warns Alien about selling drugs in his territory. Alien's reckless bravado begins to escalate tensions between the two friends.

Strip Club
9

Threatened by Gang Violence

Alien takes the girls to his mansion, showcasing his wealth and weapons. In this toxic environment, Brit and Candy threaten him with guns, leading Alien to profess his love for them, claiming they are his soulmates.

Alien's Mansion
10

A Dark Performance

The girls, armed and clad in pink ski masks, perform a series of robberies while singing Britney Spears' 'Everytime'. This montage reflects their descent into a life of crime tied to their chaotic lifestyle with Alien.

11

Violence Strikes

During a drive in Alien's car, they are confronted by Big Arch and his gang, resulting in a drive-by shooting that wounds Cotty. This shocking experience forces Cotty to reconsider her choices and eventually leads her to leave.

12

Sexual Escapades

Brit and Candy decide to stay with Alien, engaging in a three-way sexual encounter in his pool. This moment signifies their deepening involvement in the criminal underworld and growing detachment from reality.

Alien's Pool
13

A Fatal Revenge Plan

Driven by a desire for vengeance against Big Arch, Alien, Brit, and Candy plot to retaliate. Their murderous intentions indicate how far they have fallen into a life of crime and violence.

14

Confrontation and Death

In a dramatic confrontation at Big Arch's mansion, Alien is killed by a guard as the girls witness the brutal scene unfold. Left with no choice, Brit and Candy fight back, killing Big Arch's gang members.

Big Arch's Mansion
15

Final Reflection

After the violent encounter, Brit and Candy reflect on their journey, realizing the consequences of their actions. They take off in Big Arch's Lamborghini, symbolizing their transformation amidst the chaos they've created.

Last Updated: January 18, 2025 at 14:36

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