Spike Island
Seen it?2012 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Teenage musicians travel to England's Spike Island in the hope of attending an outdoor performance by their favorite band, the Stone Roses.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$157K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mat Whitecross
- Elliott TittensorTits
- Emilia ClarkeSally
- Nico MirallegroDodge
- Adam LongLittle Gaz
- Jordan MurphyZippy
- Oliver HealdPenfold
- Robert James-CollierMr Milligan
- Matthew McNultyIbiza Ste
- Steve EvetsEric
- Lesley ManvilleMargaret