Needle (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1990, Needle is a drama and tv movie film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Needle paints a harrowing picture of a Liverpool overrun by drugs, charting a young man's nightmarish descent into intravenous heroin use and AIDS and a police and political leadership incapable of the imagination or courage necessary to respond to the drug problem.
Who’s in it. Needle stars Sean McKee as Danny, Emma Bird as Paula, Pete Postlethwaite as Paula's Father and Anna Keaveney as Council Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Needle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Needle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Needle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Needle (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Needle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Needle worth watching?
- Needle holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Needle?
- Needle stars Sean McKee, Emma Bird, Pete Postlethwaite, Anna Keaveney and John Bennett.
- When was Needle released?
- Needle was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.