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Kneecap

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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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A rebellious anthem for cultural preservation, Kneecap is as shaggy, rambunctious, and lovable as the eponymous hip hop group at its center.

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Jacob Oller AV Club Oct 25, 2024
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Rich Peppiatt’s film has a hard time connecting its stylish music video silliness with drama that meanders and a political message that repeats like it’s stuck on a cheap turntable. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) Sep 6, 2024
3.5/5
It crackles with energy, attitude and youth, and takes you along for a riotous and persuasive ride. Go to Full Review Stephen Romei The Australian Aug 31, 2024
3.5/5
This highly original film is about liberation, of an indigenous language and of the people who speak it. As Caitlin puts it: “A country without a language is only half a nation.” Go to Full Review Richard Watts ScreenHub Sep 15, 2026
4/5
Kneecap remains fluid, fast-paced and dynamic instead of falling into the pitfalls which often befall musical biopics – real life, after all, stubbornly refuses to conform to the tropes of a traditional three-act story structure. Go to Full Review Christos Tsiolkas The Saturday Paper Jul 23, 2026
I do feel like a Scrooge for disliking it so much. But it is faux radicalism, and it is certainly ersatz filmmaking. Go to Full Review Lexi Amoriello Movie Recs by Lex Jul 11, 2026
It was an absolute blast. It’s unique, funny, and has a lot of style and personality. It kind of felt like a mix of Trainspotting and Bodied. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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KNEECAP Sep 16, 2024 I liked it...A bit humorous, crude, language but I understand Belfast lingo and really enjoyed it! See more Tim Sep 15, 2024 Shocking and rebellious, this comedy is an interesting Oscar submission by the government of Ireland. (Not for children!) See more Kevin Aug 25, 2024 It brilliantly bumped up against all the complexities founding NI See more Mr. Hollywood Aug 21, 2024 Enjoyable. Whats interesting about this movie is that the same people who saying this movies praises were the same people hating anyone who didnt go along in 2020. Think about that See more John M Aug 19, 2024 SO good. Lord the music and the performances. Story was gripping. I thoroughly enjoyed it.It wasn't perfection, but it was absolutely a breath of fresh air. I was engaged. I cared and I was entertained. See more Damon H Aug 17, 2024 Best film I've seen in five years. See more Read all reviews
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Rich Peppiatt

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Mo Chara

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Móglaí Bap

Actor

DJ Próvai

Actor

Michael Fassbender

Actor

Josie Walker

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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
Fine Point Films, Mother Tongues Films
Rating
R (Pervasive Drug Content|Language|Sexual Content/Nudity|Some Violence)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music, Biography
Original Language
Irish
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2024, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.1M
Runtime
1h 42m
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