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Spike Island

2012Movie1 h 36 min

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about growing up and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

Indie Music Scene
Coming-of-Age Story
British Pop Culture
Music Festival
Friendship
Nostalgic
Band Culture
Feel-Good Movie
The Stone Roses

Crew

Directed by: Mat Whitecross
Written by: Chris Coghill
Produced by: Esther Douglas, Fiona Neilson
Music by: Ilan Eshkeri, Tim Wheeler

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Facts

October 11, 2012 · 1 h 36 min · Strong Language

Released: October 11, 2012
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Box office: $157,036
Available in: 5 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Spike Island?"

Questions about Spike Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spike Island?

In the United States, Spike Island streams on Philo and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Darkroom, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Spike Island worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (44).

Will Spike Island make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Spike Island?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.