The Fuel of Youth
Seen it?2026 | 51 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Trainspotting, start here.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A series of interrelated stories that bring Nena, Sean and Alan together. Alan, gentle and insecure, yearns for acceptance and connection. Vibrant yet guilt-ridden, Nena embarks on a quest for redemption and self-discovery as she battles with her inner demons while bereaved Sean lingers and struggles to conquer his depression.
How it earned its rating
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hughes
- Sean CostelloAlan
- Rory KerinsSean
- Marta RussellNena
- John HughesJosh
- Conor CullenCiaran
- Paul KellySeans Boss
- Pauline HayesSeans Mother