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The Needle

Tsoi, drugs and Soviet rock.

6.7(88)19891h 16m
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Where to watch The Needle in United States

The Needle is streaming on Klassiki in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

About The Needle

The Needle is a 1989 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Rashid Nugmanov, starring Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova and Aleksandr Bashirov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 88 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Needle in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Moro returns to Alma-Ata to collect money owed to him. While waiting out an unexpected delay, he visits his former girlfriend Dina and discovers she has become a morphine addict. He decides to help her kick the habit and to fight the local drug mafia responsible for her condition.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Needle in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Needle on Klassiki. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Needle on Netflix?+

The Needle is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Klassiki.

How long is The Needle?+

The Needle has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in The Needle?+

The Needle stars Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov, Pyotr Mamonov and Archimed Iskakov.

When did The Needle come out?+

The Needle is a 1989 movie directed by Rashid Nugmanov.

What genre is The Needle?+

The Needle is Drama, Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed The Needle?+

The Needle was directed by Rashid Nugmanov.

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