
Spike Island
The story of two bands, one girl and a night they will never forget.
Directed by Mat Whitecross
Produced by Head Gear Films, Bankside Films
A warm, energetic coming-of-age comedy about teenage musicians on a pilgrimage to see their heroes, steeped in 1990s nostalgia and the camaraderie of youth.
Teenage musicians travel to England's Spike Island in the hope of attending an outdoor performance by their favorite band, the Stone Roses.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Does Spike Island end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Spike Island easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Spike Island violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Spike Island sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Spike Island scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Spike Island
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Spike Island
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Spike Island, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Spike Island, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Spike Island, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































