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Disco Pigs

2001·Movie
1h 33min
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes20%76%
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes20%76%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

90 minutes you'll never forget.

Pig and Runt born on the same day, in the same hospital, moments apart. Twins, all but by bloodline. Inseparable from birth, they are almost telepathic. They are one, needing no one else, inhabiting a delicate, insular and dangerous world where they make their own rules and have their own language. But days before their 17th birthday the balance of their world begins to shift. Pig's sexual awakening and jealousy begins to threaten their private universe.
Irish Coming-of-AgeDysfunctional RelationshipViolent TendenciesSocial IsolationPsychological DramaDark and EdgyFast-PacedContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Kirsten Sheridan, Luke Johnston
Written by:
Enda Walsh, Enda Walsh
Produced by:
Ed Guiney, Maureen Hughes, Angus Finney
Composed by:
Gavin Friday, Patrick Drummond, Liz Gallacher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Disco Pigs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Disco Pigs legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaPlexTubi TV

Disco Pigs is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Disco Pigs worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Disco Pigs rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Disco Pigs?

1 h 33 min

Disco Pigs runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Disco Pigs?

Critics20
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Disco Pigs higher (71) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Disco Pigs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Disco Pigs?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Disco Pigs in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Disco Pigs use?

Crazy Jealous GuyI Want My Beloved to Be HappyEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Berserk ButtonStalker with a CrushThe NarratorCreepy Blue EyesBreak Her Heart to Save HerAxe-CrazyYandereBittersweet EndingMercy Killand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Disco Pigs, including Crazy Jealous Guy, I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep".