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Sing Street

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Lucy Boynton and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo in Sing Street (2016)
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A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
97K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,494
990
  • Director
    • John Carney
  • Writers
    • Simon Carmody(story)
    • John Carney(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
    • Aidan Gillen
    • Maria Doyle Kennedy
  • Director
    • John Carney
  • Writers
    • Simon Carmody(story)
    • John Carney(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
    • Aidan Gillen
    • Maria Doyle Kennedy
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    • 236User reviews
    • 333Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 46 nominations

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    Jack Reynor and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo in Sing Street (2016)
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    Sing Street (2016)
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    Lucy Boynton, Ian Kenny, Karl Rice, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Mark McKenna, Ben Carolan, Percy Chamburuka, and Conor Hamilton in Sing Street (2016)

    Top cast

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    Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
    Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
    • Conor
    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • Robert
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    • Penny
    Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor
    • Brendan
    Kelly Thornton
    Kelly Thornton
    • Ann
    Ian Kenny
    Ian Kenny
    • Barry
    Ben Carolan
    • Darren
    Percy Chamburuka
    • Ngig
    Mark McKenna
    Mark McKenna
    • Eamon
    Don Wycherley
    Don Wycherley
    • Brother Baxter
    Des Keogh
    • Brother Barnabas
    Kian Murphy
    • Mick Mahon
    Dolores Mullally
    • Dinner Lady
    Lucy Boynton
    Lucy Boynton
    • Raphina
    Marcella Plunkett
    Marcella Plunkett
    • Eamon's Mum
    Vera Nwabuwe
    • Ngig's Mum
    Conor Hamilton
    • Larry
    Karl Rice
    • Garry
    • Director
      • John Carney
    • Writers
      • Simon Carmody(story)
      • John Carney(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Ferdia Walsh-Peelo's father and uncles attended the real Synge Street Christian Brothers School.
    • Goofs
      The Lalor family watches Duran Duran's video for "Rio" - Duran Duran: Rio (1982) - on Top of the Pops (1964). Brendan claims it could go either way as to whether or not they succeed; however, the song was released in 1982 and the film takes place in 1985, by which time Duran Duran was already an extremely successful band and a household name.
    • Quotes

      Raphina: Your problem is that you're not happy being sad, but that's what love is, Cosmo: happy-sad.

    • Crazy credits
      One of the disclaimers in the closing credits: "This is a period film. Synge Street School, like much of Ireland, was a very different place in the 1980's [sic] than it is now. Today Synge Street School is a progressive, multi-cultural school with an excellent academic record and a committed staff of teachers."
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Express: 670 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Today Tonight
      Written and performed by Shaun Davey

      Published by Bucks Music Group Ltd

      Recording courtesy of Shaun Davey

    User reviews236

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    Dream big, and listen to your older brother
    I'm a sucker for movies about musicians, and John Carney has already given us Once (2007) and Begin Again (2013). Now he delights once more with Sing Street, a tale told with humor, drama, and some pretty catchy songs, all set in the backdrop of 1980's Dublin.

    Yes, Sing Street is set in the 80's so it undeniably lends itself to comic relief as these schoolboys are forced to navigate through hair, makeup, clothing and music video choices along their artistic journey. We get plenty of laughs as we watch them try to forge an identity and look like bona-fide rock stars in this crazy MTV generation. And for good measure, they insert the obligatory Phil Collins joke in the mix.

    There is quite a deal of drama as well. We see bullying in an all-boys school, dysfunctional families, the economic hardships of Ireland in the 80's and young people's wish to break out of societal malaise and seek their fortunes elsewhere. I haven't lived in Ireland but the desire to pack your bags and start over in another place is a universal one. Audiences in every continent can relate to that.

    The cast is solid and I was very impressed with the leads, especially Ferdia Walsh-Peelo who plays Connor. He can be charming, kind, insecure but out-of-nowhere gutsy which is an accurate depiction of a blossoming musician. After the first hour I began to be doubtful of the character of Connor's brother Brendan for seeming to be too wise for his age, but by the end of the film it all made sense, and Jack Reynor was a fine choice for that role. Lucy Boynton (Raphine) is great as the love interest and mysterious but troubled muse; she packs an emotional performance and probably looks the most natural in 80's fashion, although she didn't quite convince me as a 16 year-old and it wasn't because of all the excess hair and makeup. On the other hand Mr. Walsh-Peelo (Connor) was only 15 when the movie was shot and he's got that boyish appearance. Finally Mark McKenna (Eamon) has such an uncanny resemblance to Julian Lennon it's scary! But a good actor too.

    As far as concerns I had only a few major ones but they didn't detract from the enjoyment of the film. First is that the story moves very quickly in the first 30 minutes or so, then takes the foot off the pedal for the remainder. And second, it's a little unrealistic that these kids can write quality songs right out of the blocks. It would have been fun to hear a real stinker when they're starting out. I'm a musician and believe me, our first attempts are pretty bad. That's true even for the all-time best.

    There were a few other minor things but they're not worth mentioning. This is a great story, it got all the laughs, cheers and tears in the right places and I would recommend it to everyone, especially those who want to express themselves through art and aspire to greatness. Dream big, all you adolescents. A big thanks to John Carney et al for reminding us of that and making a quality film.
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    • Apr 13, 2016

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 2016 (Ireland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Сінг Стріт
    • Filming locations
      • St. Catherine's Park, Hanbury Lane, Dublin, Ireland(park exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Cosmo Films
      • Distressed Films
      • FilmNation Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,237,118
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $63,573
      • Apr 17, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,624,522
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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