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Spike Island

2012·Movie
1h 36min

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Spike Island fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Growing up, pop culture, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The story of two bands, one girl and a night they will never forget.

Teenage musicians travel to England's Spike Island in the hope of attending an outdoor performance by their favorite band, the Stone Roses.
Indie Music SceneComing-of-Age StoryBritish Pop CultureMusic FestivalFriendshipNostalgicBand CultureFeel-Good MovieThe Stone Roses

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Spike Island

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Where can I stream Spike Island legally?

Spike Island is included with a subscription to Philo and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spike Island worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spike Island rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Spike Island?

1 h 36 min

Spike Island runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spike Island?

Critics44
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Spike Island higher (54) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Spike Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Spike Island?

5CAGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spike Island in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.