Kneecap

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1h 42m

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When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher 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 language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries and politicians trying to silence their defiant sound -- whilst their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies. In this fiercely original sex, drugs and hip-hop biopic KNEECAP play themselves, laying down a global rallying cry for the defense of native cultures.

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

It’s potent stuff — much sex, drugs, profanity and violence — but also quite funny.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 29, 2024

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Derek Smith

Slant Magazine

Much of Rich Peppiatt’s film isn’t about respectability, but rather debasement, and sugar-coating Kneecap’s widespread antics isn’t on the menu.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 28, 2024

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Carlos Aguilar

Variety

Bursting with unruly energy that practically escapes the confines of the screen, “Kneecap” is a riotous, drug-laced triumph in the name of freedom that bridges political substance and crowd-pleasing entertainment.

Jan 26, 2024

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

An energising blast of fresh energy, this Irish comedy-drama fills the screen with characters who feel almost overpoweringly full of live.

Rated: 5/5

Jun 11, 2024

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Valentina Morillo

Del Sofá a la Cocina Podcast (Spain)

Political and fresh, over the top, and super fun. A bit like 24 Hour Party People and a bit like Trainspotting, but with a good vibe.

May 6, 2024

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Lauren Coates

Offscreen Central

Fierce, foul-mouthed, and spearheaded by Peppiatt’s fearless direction, Kneecap pays delightful, dirty homage to a trio of unlikely revolutionaries.

Rated: A-

Mar 20, 2024

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Synopsis

When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher 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 language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries and politicians trying to silence their defiant sound -- whilst their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies. In this fiercely original sex, drugs and hip-hop biopic KNEECAP play themselves, laying down a global rallying cry for the defense of native cultures.

Director: Rich Peppiatt
Producer: Trevor Birney, Jack Tarling
Screenwriter: Rich Peppiatt
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: DMC Film, Coimisiún na Meán, Fine Point Films, British Film Institute (BFI), Mother Tongues Films, Curzon Film Distributors
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Biography, Music
Original Language: Irish
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 42m