Spiked (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2025, Spiked is an animation, family and adventure film directed by Caroline Origer, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Holly is a young, courageous hedgehog, but woefully sheltered by her overprotective Dad. Walter is an overworked, exhausted rabbit with a few dozen kids of his own, who just wants a change in his predictable routine. When this unlikely duo crashes into each other’s lives, things take a drastic turn. After a bump to the head Walter now believes that he is Sir Balderdash the Great – a hero, a warrior, a legend. While Holly, who is just thrilled to be out of the house, gets swept up in Walter's concussion fuelled fantasy.
Who’s in it. Spiked stars Matthew Goode as Walter / Sir Balderdash (voice), Kíla Lord Cassidy as Holly (voice), Gemma Whelan as Twinkles (voice) and Stephen Mangan as Great Owl (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Spiked 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 Spiked page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spiked tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spiked (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spiked change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spiked worth watching?
- Spiked holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, family and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spiked?
- Spiked stars Matthew Goode, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Gemma Whelan, Stephen Mangan and Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh.
- When was Spiked released?
- Spiked was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.