Sing Street
Seen it?2016 | 105 min | Romance, Drama, Music, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences adore it (7.9 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved About a Boy or The Commitments, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$14 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 169K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Carney
- Ferdia Walsh-PeeloConor "Cosmo" Lalor
- Lucy BoyntonRaphina
- Jack ReynorBrendan Lalor
- Ben CarolanDarren
- Mark McKennaEamon
- Kelly ThorntonAnn Lalor
- Maria Doyle KennedyPenny Lalor
- Aidan GillenRobert Lalor
- Ian KennyBarry
- Percy ChamburukaNgig