Kneecap poster

Kneecap( 2024)

TV-MAComedyDramaMusic
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Mind your language.

Overview

When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Móglaí Bap

      Móglaí Bap Or Naoise

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      Mo Chara

      Mo Chara Or Liam Óg

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      DJ Próvaí

      DJ Próvai Or JJ

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      Josie Walker

      Detective Ellis

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      Fionnuala Flaherty

      Caitlin

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      Jessica Reynolds

      Georgia

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      Adam Best

      Doyle

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      Simone Kirby

      Dolores

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      Michael Fassbender

      Arló

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      Matthew Sharpe

      Sean

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      Cathal Mercer

      Fra

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      Donagh Deeney

      Uncle Peadar

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      Marty Maguire

      Nesbitt

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      Saorlaoith Brady

      Lorna

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      Aidan McCaughey

      Wee Naoise

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      Cillian Kernan

      Wee Liam Óg

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      Lalor Roddy

      Priest

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      Gerry Adams

      Gerry Adams

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      Karl O'Neill

      Male Doctor

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      Niall Cusack

      Headteacher

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      Norma Sheahan

      Governor 1

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      Maria Connolly

      Café Worker

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      Muire McCallion

      Checkout Assistant

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      Kerri Quinn

      Spin Instructor

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      Emily Lamey

      Venue Manager

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      Tony Devlin

      Antoine Mourner

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      Noel McGee

      Undercover Peeler

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      Paul Murphy

      Well Wisher 1

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      Brian Devlin

      Well Wisher 2

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      Mia Dembele An Mhuilinn

      Probing Pupil

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      Daniel Ó Riabhaigh

      Rapping Kid

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      Conlaoch Mac Eochaidh Ó Cuinneagáin

      Rapping Kid

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      Fodhla Ní Laoi

      Rapping Kid

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      Cliodhna McCorley

      Teacher 1

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      Jack Watson

      Teacher 2

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      Bríd Ó Gallachoir

      Teacher 3

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      Emer Casey

      Teacher 4

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      Donal O'Hanlon

      Teacher 5

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      Suzanne Waring

      Teacher 6

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      Jenny Cameron

      Newsreader

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      Michael Ievers

      DUP Politician

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      Sean Sloan

      Politician

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      Shane Davis

      Gig Goer 1

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      Christopher Grant

      Gig Goer 2

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      Ellie Campbell Brennan

      Glass Collector

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      Lauren-Shannon Jones

      Female Partner 1

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      Kiana Kraze

      Female Partner 2

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      Naomi Maguire

      Female Partner 3

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      Callia Peppiatt

      Naughty Kid 1

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      Amelie Peppiatt

      Naughty Kid 2

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      Márk Jávor "Dj Mango"

      Rave DJ

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      Clare McAuley

      Raven the Raver

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      Eoin Suitor

      Baton Boy

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      Rebecca Murray

      Café Customer

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      Alan Calvin

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Alan McNeill

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Christopher Curtis

      Orange Order Band Member

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      David Davenport

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Francis Dickson

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Gerard Reynolds

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Graeme Bryce

      Orange Order Band Member

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      James Hargey

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Mark Carlisle

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Matthew Elder

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Michael Smylie

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Owen Magowan

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Ryan Gourley

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Scott Fitzgerald

      Orange Order Band Member

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      Arlene Martine Morris

      RTE Caller (uncredited)

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    A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

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    Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on Thu Aug 08 2024
    Director Rich Peppiatt‘s rowdy, frenzied film “Kneecap” is a lively biopic based on the hell-raising Irish rap trio of the same name. You’ve probably never heard of these musicians, but the film celebrates the general sense of anarchy as these young men become key figures in a civil rights movement to save their mother tongue. It’s a story about finding your voice in a world that seems determined to keep you down, all told with a slew of swear words, hip-hop tracks, and lots of drug-fueled shenanigans. Set in West Belfast in 2019, the film depicts the origins of the group Kneecap, including ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    4345446.00

    Keywords

    • hip-hop
    • based on true story
    • northern ireland
    • drug use
    • drugs
    • belfast, north ireland
    • irish music
    • rap
    • semi-fiction
    • irish language
    • direct
    • gaelic
    • belfast
    • mocking