Sing Street
2016 · Movie · PG-13 · 105 min · ★ 7.9 · 87% critics
In 1980s Dublin, a teen tries to escape a strained home life by forming a band. Eager to win over the girl he likes, he gathers friends and chases a music-filled future—turning awkward teenage days into something more hopeful.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-03-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (2,452 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this 80s Dublin teen band romance if you love Once or The Commitments-style music stories and want a feelgood, heartfelt ride; Not for you if you dislike coming-of-age tales or want deep characterization beyond a light plot.
Pros: 80s music nostalgia; feelgood coming-of-age; charming teen romance | Cons: uneven character depth; simple/derivative plot; some critics call it polished
Themes
- friendship
- london, england
- sibling relationship
- dublin, ireland
- music video
- prom
- school
- singing
- ireland
- divorce
- family
- teenage boy
- +6 more
Cast & crew
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
as Conor "Cosmo" Lawlor
Lucy Boynton
as Raphina
Jack Reynor
as Brendan Lawlor
Ben Carolan
as Darren
Mark McKenna
as Eamon
Kelly Thornton
as Ann Lawlor
Maria Doyle Kennedy
as Penny Lawlor
Aidan Gillen
as Robert Lawlor
Ian Kenny
as Barry
Percy Chamburuka
as Ngig
Directed by John Carney