Spike Island (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.5

Spike Island poster

Released in 2012, Spike Island is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Mat Whitecross, running about 96 minutes. “The story of two bands, one girl and a night they will never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Teenage musicians travel to England's Spike Island in the hope of attending an outdoor performance by their favorite band, the Stone Roses.

Who’s in it. Spike Island stars Elliott Tittensor as Tits, Emilia Clarke as Sally, Nico Mirallegro as Dodge and Adam Long as Little Gaz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Spike Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spike Island page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spike Island tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spike Island (2012)?
In US, Spike Island is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Spike Island worth watching?
Spike Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Spike Island?
Spike Island stars Elliott Tittensor, Emilia Clarke, Nico Mirallegro, Adam Long and Jordan Murphy.
When was Spike Island released?
Spike Island was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.