3 Needles (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, 3 Needles is a drama film directed by Thom Fitzgerald, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. A three-paneled look at the worldwide AIDS crisis: in Montreal, a porn actor schemes to pass his mandatory blood test; a young nun makes a personal sacrifice for the benefit of a South African village; in rural China, a black market operative posing as a government-sanctioned blood drawer jeopardizes an entire village's safety
Who’s in it. 3 Needles stars Chloë Sevigny as Clara the Novice, Shawn Ashmore as Denys, Stockard Channing as Olive Cowie and Lucy Liu as Jin Ping, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 3 Needles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 3 Needles page.
If you liked it. Fans of 3 Needles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 3 Needles (2005)?
- In US, 3 Needles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 3 Needles worth watching?
- 3 Needles holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 3 Needles?
- 3 Needles stars Chloë Sevigny, Shawn Ashmore, Stockard Channing, Lucy Liu and Olympia Dukakis.
- When was 3 Needles released?
- 3 Needles was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.