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Mickybo and Me

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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.

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Scott H Mar 12 A cracking story well told. The kids are brilliant. Right up there with Banshees and The Field for best Irish films. A better soundtrack would have made it 5 stars. See more 04/17/2022 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. See more 09/30/2021 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. See more 07/19/2014 A satisfication of cinematic friendship. See more 03/14/2012 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. See more 09/18/2011 Just finished watching this. Great coming of age story of two boys in Belfast from other sides of the bridge. See more Read all reviews
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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
Screenwriter
Terry Loane
Production Co
Working Title Films, WT², Irish Film Board, Studio Canal, Moving Picture Company
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround