In post-troubles Belfast, the riotous rap trio Kneecap emerges, setting the stage for the Irish language’s resurgence against the establishment. Self-proclaimed 'low life scum' Liam Óg and Naoise, along with school teacher JJ, become a political symbol and the defiant voice of Ireland's restless youth. As they struggle to make their mark on the world, and family and relationship pressures threaten to pull the plug on their dreams, the trio weaves a narrative that transcends music. A (semi) true-life fable about man's intrinsic urge for identity, the allure of drugs and a passion for life, Kneecap is a thrilling ride pulsating with hip-hop beats.

 

Reviews:

“Holy s@it, f@ck me, what a film” - NME Magazine

“Infectious… mesmerising and giddy” - Hollywood Reporter

“Bursting with unruly energy that practically escapes the confines of the screen” - Variety

“One of the best music biopics of all time” - NME Magazine

“Exhilarating” - The Irish Times

“Big, booming and fearless” - RogerEbert.com

“One of the standout films of 2024” - NME Magazine

“A riotous delight” - Globe & Mail

“One of the few truly original movies of the year” - The Gate

“Magnificently defiant” - San Francisco Chronicle

“Potent stuff” - Toronto Star

“Bridges political substance and crowd-pleasing entertainment” - Variety

“Fresh, vibrant, in-your-face” - Film Inquiry

“Simply the best movie ever made about being young in Belfast” - Critics Notebook

“Very funny indeed” - Indepentent

“A sharp and well-made comedy” - IndieWire

“One of the most honest films I’ve ever seen about the North” - Irish Independent

“Vitally important and thrillingly alive” - Next Best Picture

“A riotous good time, full of comedy and acerbic wit” - Screen Rant

“An audacious film that completely obliterates the expectations of the musical biopic genre” - The Wrap

 

Academy Awards 2025 - Selected as Ireland’s entry for Best International Feature

Galway Film Festival 2024 - Winner, Best Irish Film

Sundance Film Festival 2024 - Winner, Audience Award

SXSW Film Festival 2024 - Official Selection

Sydney Film Festival 2024 - Nominee, Best Film