3 Needles (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
3 Needles is a 2006 drama directed by Thom Fitzgerald, starring Shawn Ashmore. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $12,327 worldwide. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic. Rent it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Thom Fitzgerald
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Afrikaans - Studio
- Covington USA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 3 Needles About?
The premise of 3 Needles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A global health crisis is explored through three distinct narratives. In rural China, Jing Pin faces perilous circumstances selling tainted blood. Simultaneously, in Africa, nuns tirelessly work to provide medical assistance to farmworkers struggling with AIDS. Separately, in Montreal, an actor grapples with the challenge of keeping his HIV-positive status a secret, leading to a poignant examination of identity and the consequences of deception.
3 Needles Themes & Keywords
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- porn star
- porn industry
- circumcision
- kinky sex
- nuns having sex
- rape of a nun
- female full frontal nudity
- china
- aids
- novice
- nun
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- africa
- male frontal nudity
- mother son incest
- pregnant woman raped
- missionary
- nun's habit
- stripper
- shantytown
- sexual promiscuity
- rape
- rape and revenge
- montreal quebec canada
- incest overtones
- hypodermic needle
- gang rape
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- condom
- closeted homosexual
- child rape
- blood donor
- epidemic
Where to Watch 3 Needles
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3 Needles Cast
Shawn Ashmore stars in 3 Needles. Directed by Thom Fitzgerald.
- Director Thom Fitzgerald
3 Needles Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 3 Needles 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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3 Needles Plot Summary
What happens in 3 Needles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of South Africa, a primal ritual represents the crucial transition from boyhood to manhood, as a group of young men embarks on a profound journey. Their innocence and vulnerability are stripped away as they confront the harsh realities of adulthood.
Full summary
The whole story of 3 Needles, scene by scene
3 Needles Box Office
3 Needles grossed $12,327 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.3K
- International
- $12.3K
3 Needles Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 3 Needles.
How Well Do You Know 3 Needles?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What ritual marks the transition from boyhood to manhood in South Africa?
3 Needles Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Three Needles” and “3 Agulhas”.
- Also known as
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- Three Needles
- 3 Agulhas
- ルーシー・リューの「3本の針」
- 3 Agujas
- 3 agulles
- Trzy igły
- Unidos Pelo Sangue
- 爱之针
- 3 ace
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3 Needles FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 3 Needles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 3 Needles?
3 Needles runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was 3 Needles released?
3 Needles was released on December 1, 2006.
Who directed 3 Needles?
3 Needles was directed by Thom Fitzgerald.
More films by Thom Fitzgerald Who is in the cast of 3 Needles?
3 Needles stars Shawn Ashmore.
Where can I watch 3 Needles?
In the US, 3 Needles is available to rent on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did 3 Needles make at the box office?
3 Needles grossed $12,327 worldwide.
How is 3 Needles rated?
3 Needles has 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does 3 Needles have a post-credit scene?
No. 3 Needles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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