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Kneecap

  • 2024
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
18K
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Michael Fassbender, Jessica Reynolds, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvai in Kneecap (2024)
When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise & Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries & politicians trying to silence their defiant sound - whilst their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies.
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When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they ... Read allWhen fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

  • Director
    • Rich Peppiatt
  • Writers
    • Rich Peppiatt
    • Móglaí Bap
    • Mo Chara
  • Stars
    • Móglaí Bap
    • Mo Chara
    • DJ Próvai
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    915
    138
    • Director
      • Rich Peppiatt
    • Writers
      • Rich Peppiatt
      • Móglaí Bap
      • Mo Chara
    • Stars
      • Móglaí Bap
      • Mo Chara
      • DJ Próvai
    • 80User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 25 wins & 63 nominations total

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    Móglaí Bap
    Móglaí Bap
    • Móglaí Bap Or Naoise
    • (as Naoise Ó Cairealláin)
    Mo Chara
    Mo Chara
    • Mo Chara Or Liam Óg
    • (as Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh)
    DJ Próvai
    DJ Próvai
    • Dj Próvai Or JJ
    • (as JJ Ó Dochartaigh)
    Josie Walker
    Josie Walker
    • Detective Ellis
    Fionnuala Flaherty
    • Caitlin
    Jessica Reynolds
    Jessica Reynolds
    • Georgia
    Adam Best
    • Doyle
    Simone Kirby
    Simone Kirby
    • Dolores
    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Arló Ó Cairealláin
    Matthew Sharpe
    Matthew Sharpe
    • Sean
    Cathal Mercer
    Cathal Mercer
    • Fra
    Donagh Deeney
    Donagh Deeney
    • Uncle Peadar
    Marty Maguire
    • Nesbitt
    Saorlaoith Brady
    • Lorna
    Aidan McCaughey
    • Wee Naoise
    Cillian Kernan
    • Wee Liam Óg
    Lalor Roddy
    Lalor Roddy
    • Priest
    Gerry Adams
    Gerry Adams
    • Gerry Adams
    • Director
      • Rich Peppiatt
    • Writers
      • Rich Peppiatt
      • Móglaí Bap
      • Mo Chara
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      First Irish-language film to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
    • Quotes

      Arló Ó Cairealláin: Every word of Irish spoken is a bullet fired for Irish freedom.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 961: In a Violent Nature + TIFF 2024 (2024)
    • Soundtracks
      Belfast
      performed by Orbital

    User reviews80

    Featured review
    10/10

    Awesome.

    I had the pleasure of watching this movie at a film festival in Poland. I felt compelled to recover my IMDb account credentials just to share my thoughts because I believe the current reviews do not do it justice.

    No other film at the festival evoked as much laughter from the audience during the screening. While there were many remarkable films, this one stood out as my favorite. From what I've heard, the audience reaction at Sundance was similarly enthusiastic.

    If you're considering watching this movie, disregard the reviews below. True, it isn't an arthouse film, and it does advocate drug use, strong language, and police brutality. However, it is an absolute joy to watch. It conveys profound messages about the quest for freedom, self-expression, and defiance.

    Most importantly, this movie is authentic. The main characters are played by the musicians themselves (and they do a fantastic job). It may not be factually accurate, but it excels at conveying the feeling and authenticity without being phony or pretentious.

    This movie is pure punk, wrapped in a colorful and sweet package. I higly recommend it.
    • diaboliada
    • Jul 21, 2024
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    • Release date
      • August 2, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Irish website
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • 嘻蓋骨男孩
    • Filming locations
      • Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
      • Coimisiún na Meán
      • Curzon Film Distributors
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,145,143
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $470,977
      • Aug 4, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,707,968
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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