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Mickybo and Me

2005Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

We all need heroes

The film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, with the consequence that they run away to Australia.

Feels like

  • Childhood Escapism
  • Troubles-Era Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Poignant Friendship
  • Historical Setting
  • Dreamlike Adventure
  • Innocence Lost
  • Northern Irish Cinema
  • Butch Cassidy Homage

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Terry Loane
Written by
Terry Loane, Owen McCafferty
Produced by
Mark Huffam, Mike McGeagh
Music by
Stephen Warbeck

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Facts

March 25, 2005 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
March 25, 2005
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom, Ireland
Available in
27 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mickybo and Me?"

Questions about Mickybo and Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mickybo and Me?

It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mickybo and Me worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Mickybo and Me okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Mickybo and Me make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Mickybo and Me plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.