Spike Island

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

201296 min6.3 / 10

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.

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.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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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.

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