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Sing Street

Play trailer 2:31 Poster for Sing Street PG-13 2016 1h 46m Comedy Drama Romance Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1985, a Dublin teenager (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) forms a rock 'n' roll band to win the heart of an aspiring model (Lucy Boynton).
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Sing Street is a feel-good musical with huge heart and irresistible optimism, and its charming cast and hummable tunes help to elevate its familiar plotting.

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Antonia Quirke Financial Times 12/27/2016
2/5
Piffle, really, with guitars. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 08/11/2016
3.5/4
Sing Street, while not telling a tale that could be labeled as anything close to original, still crackles with an innovative vitality all its own, making its climactic leaps into the starry-eyed unknown all the more wonderful because of this. Go to Full Review Roxana Hadadi Chesapeake Family Magazine 08/02/2016
3.5/5
Sing Street takes its inspiration from the music and movies of the '80s, tapping into nostalgia for the time with its messages about self-expression. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Mar 23
3.5/4
...a fun, energetic endeavor that benefits substantially from its catchy songs and raft of charming performances... Go to Full Review JD Duran InSession Film 08/08/2024
“Drive It Like You Stole It” should win the Oscar for Best Original song. It’s such a catchy tune that also plays well into the film thematically. Not to mention, the scene it is used in is arguably the best individual scene of 2016. Go to Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film 06/18/2024
Throw in a slew of catchy songs, and a brotherly bond between two characters that will stand the test of time, and Sing Street sings beautifully. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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rich k Mar 15 Fun , 80s nostalgia, for anyone who played an instrument in school or didn't, but liked 80s music. A film with a nice plot and a very uplifting finale which is rare in most films today. See more Janine M @RT69928826 6d Loved it!!!! Fun, inspiring with great music. Another brilliant movie by John Carney (Once, Begin Again). Great casting particularly the elder brother. I watched it with my teenage daughter and she loved it too. I know we will watch it again until then, we are hooked on the soundtrack. Highly recommend Sing Street. See more Par H @Parhwy Mar 29 Sing Street (2016) is 106-minute-long comedy from Ireland I saw on Prime in March 2026. I enjoyed this film. The story and plot tick along with informative yet entertaining scenes. I especially liked the main character’s brother; his actor and his scriptwriter are on point. Excellent casting to have someone from The Commitments in the mix. Dublin is seen from different angles and that’s good. As someone who was a teen in the 1980s (albeit my journey was different), I laughed just at the recognition of clothing, music, and the zeitgeist. There is humour, pathos, tragedy. Mostly, this is a feel good film. The ending caused me some pause however only because I am not a boating person. Rewatch? Maybe. Recommend? Yes. 6/10. See more Judah S. @Judah3963 Mar 28 A fun, enjoyable, but serious love story with a great meaning behind it. Leaves you feeling great after. Although under the radar for most people definitely worth a watch See more Shioka O @RT54204327 Jan 4 It's so cheesy but don't be serious, it's for easy watch. Music score is purely 80s UK See more Thomas S @RT53929595 Nov 8 Watched this right after coming back from a trip to Dublin — perfect timing. Sing Street is an excellent coming-of-age story about the importance of perseverance and chasing your dreams. The soundtrack is absolutely incredible. See more Read all reviews
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John Carney

Director

Ferdia Walsh-Peelo

Cosmo

Lucy Boynton

Raphina

Jack Reynor

Brendan

Aidan Gillen

Robert

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Penny

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(L-R) Jack Reynor as Brendan and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo in "Sing Street." (L-R) Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo and Lucy Boynton as Raphina in "Sing Street." (L-R) Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo and Lucy Boynton as Raphina in "Sing Street." (L-R) Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo and Mark McKenna as Eamon in "Sing Street." (L-R) Jack Reynor as Brendan and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo in "Sing Street." (L-R) Kyle Bradley Donaldson as Fifth Former, Percy Chamburuka as Ngig, Ben Carolan as Darren, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo, Conor Hamilton as Larry and Mark McKenna as Eamon in "Sing Street." (L-R) Kyle Bradley Donaldson as Fifth Former, Ben Carolan as Darren, Percy Chamburuka as Ngig, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo, Lucy Boynton as Raphina, Mark McKenna as Eamon, Conor Hamilton as Larry and Karl Rice as Garry in "Sing Street." (L-R) Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Cosmo and Mark McKenna as Eamon in "Sing Street." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis In 1985, a Dublin teenager (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) forms a rock 'n' roll band to win the heart of an aspiring model (Lucy Boynton).
Director
John Carney
Producer
Anthony Bregman, Martina Niland, John Carney
Screenwriter
John Carney
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
PalmStar Media Capital, Distressed Films, Likely Story, FilmWave, Merced Media Partners, Cosmo Films
Rating
PG-13 (Drug Material|A Suggestive Image|Thematic Elements|Some Bullying Behavior|Strong Language|Teen Smoking)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 2016, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 1, 2016
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.2M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital