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      Mickybo and Me

      R 2004 1 hr. 34 min. Comedy Drama List
      Reviews 87% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score In 1970 Northern Ireland, The Troubles have made Belfast a dangerous and violent city. In the midst of this combat, two young boys from disparate backgrounds learn the value of friendship. Mickybo (John Joe McNeill) is from a large family where he's often forgotten, while Jonjo (Niall Wright) is in the middle of his parents' failing marriage. Together, they bond over a shared love of cinema and decide, after seeing a screening of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," to run away to Australia. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Been binging on Irish movies for a few weeks and this is "far and away" the best I've seen, yet. Not the same old sappy Irish-American pap, nor the revenge-driven political fare. It's thoughtful, amazingly well-acted by the two youngest cast members (as well as the adults) and has a lot to say in a different way than you've probably seen before. Great on many levels. I can't believe this didn't become an underground cult blockbuster. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Can't believe that all the so-called film critics haven't critiqued this film as yet. It's been around long enough! A true hidden gem. So well worth the time you spend watching it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A satisfication of cinematic friendship. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a really brilliant drama. Beautifully acted by the two young boys, and Julie Walters was brilliant as ever. Highly enjoyable storyline, while tackling the troubles of Belfast at the same time. I wasn't too sure about the scene where Mickybo was talking to his dead father, but it's a very good film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Just finished watching this. Great coming of age story of two boys in Belfast from other sides of the bridge. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Good Film.Quite Funny Aswell. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In 1970 Northern Ireland, The Troubles have made Belfast a dangerous and violent city. In the midst of this combat, two young boys from disparate backgrounds learn the value of friendship. Mickybo (John Joe McNeill) is from a large family where he's often forgotten, while Jonjo (Niall Wright) is in the middle of his parents' failing marriage. Together, they bond over a shared love of cinema and decide, after seeing a screening of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," to run away to Australia.
      Director
      Terry Loane
      Executive Producer
      Stephen Daldry, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Natascha Wharton
      Screenwriter
      Terry Loane
      Production Co
      WT², Studio Canal, Irish Film Board, Working Title Films, Moving Picture Company
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Sound Mix
      Surround