
Needle in a Timestack
Love is drawn in the form of a circle.
Directed by John Ridley
Produced by Lionsgate, Bron Studios
A romantic science-fiction drama about a married couple whose love is tested when time itself becomes a weapon, forcing them to confront what memories and relationships truly mean.
Nick and Janine live in bliss until her ex warps time to try to tear them apart by using Nick's old girlfriend. As Nick's memories and reality disappear, he must decide what he's willing to sacrifice to save -- or let go of -- everything he loves.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Needle in a Timestack sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Needle in a Timestack violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.
Does Needle in a Timestack end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.
Is Needle in a Timestack easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Needle in a Timestack scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Needle in a Timestack
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Needle in a Timestack
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Needle in a Timestack, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Needle in a Timestack, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Needle in a Timestack, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































