Neds
2010 · Movie · TV-14 · 124 min · ★ 6.8 · 89% critics
Set in 1970s Glasgow, this coming-of-age drama follows a bright schoolboy who starts out aiming high but is pulled toward street violence, gang culture, and the pressure to fit in. As home and school life grow harsher, he finds it harder to hold onto the path he wanted.
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Details
- Years
- 2010
- Release date
- 2010-10-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (156 votes)
About
You may like Neds if you want a bleak, intense coming-of-age story with strong performances and a harsh 1970s Glasgow setting; Not for you if you prefer lighter drama or a more straightforward, easy-to-follow story, and it may appeal if you liked This Is England or My Name Is Joe.
Pros: raw, powerful drama; strong performances; realistic setting | Cons: runs too long; uneven pacing; hard-to-follow dialogue
Themes
- sibling relationship
- window
- abusive father
- bridge
- bullying
- fate
- gang
- school
- fighting
- kissing
- broken
Cast & crew
Conor McCarron
as John McGill
- MA
Mhairi Anderson
as Elizabeth
Martin Bell
as Julian
- JC
Joe Cassidy
as Janitor
- LC
Linda Cuthbert
as Mrs Matheson
- AD
Alex Donald
as Mr. Halligan
- JH
John Joe Hay
as Fergie
Gary Lewis
as Mr. Wilkinson
Richard Mack
as Gerr
David McKay
as Mr Holmes
Directed by Peter Mullan