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Mickybo and Me

  • 20042004
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  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Mickybo and Me (2004)
This movie tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. They share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), with the consequence that they run away to Australia.ter Taylor.
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This movie tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. They share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), with the consequence t... Read allThis movie tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. They share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), with the consequence that they run away to Australia.This movie tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. They share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), with the consequence that they run away to Australia.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.3K
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  • Director
    • Terry Loane
  • Writers
    • Terry Loane(screenplay)
    • Owen McCafferty(play)
  • Stars
    • John Joesph Mcneill
    • Niall Wright
    • Julie Walters
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  • Director
    • Terry Loane
  • Writers
    • Terry Loane(screenplay)
    • Owen McCafferty(play)
  • Stars
    • John Joesph Mcneill
    • Niall Wright
    • Julie Walters
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    • 34User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    John Joesph Mcneill
    • Mickyboas Mickybo
    Niall Wright
    Niall Wright
    • Jonjoas Jonjo
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Mickybo's Maas Mickybo's Ma
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Jonjo's Daas Jonjo's Da
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • Mickybo's Daas Mickybo's Da
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Jonjo's Maas Jonjo's Ma
    Susan Lynch
    Susan Lynch
    • Torch Womanas Torch Woman
    Laine Megaw
    Laine Megaw
    • Auntie Ritaas Auntie Rita
    Barbara Adair
    • Elderly Wifeas Elderly Wife
    Hannah Carnegie
    • Niamhas Niamh
    Patricia Carson
    • Annieas Annie
    Brendan Caskey
    • Gankas Gank
    Charlie Clarke
    • Fartfaceas Fartface
    Maria Connolly
    • Travel Agent Ladyas Travel Agent Lady
    Chris Corrigan
    Chris Corrigan
    • Policeman 1as Policeman 1
    Brian Devlin
    • Rifle Stall Owneras Rifle Stall Owner
    Gerry Doherty
    • Policeman 2as Policeman 2
    James Doran
    • Barmanas Barman
    • Director
      • Terry Loane
    • Writers
      • Terry Loane(screenplay)
      • Owen McCafferty(play)
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    Based on the play of the same name, this movie 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 (1969), with the consequence that they run away to Australia. —John Snelling
    • reference to movie butch cassidy and the sundance kid
    • reference to butch cassidy
    • robert redford
    • mother son relationship
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      • We all need heroes
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and brief sexuality
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    • Trivia
      This movie takes place in 1970.
    • Goofs
      When Jonjo goes to the cinema near the end, a Big Daddy (1999) poster can be seen.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Mickybo: Beazer!

    • Connections
      Features Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

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    10/10
    A truly entertaining and well thought out, sensitive film
    I watched this film not knowing what to expect... and it was a great surprise!! The story's two main characters, Mickybo and Jonjo, are terrific actors who surely have great careers ahead of them. They play the parts so well anyone would have trouble not identifying with their vivid imagination, excitement and refreshing naivety when they were their age. I also think writer and director, Terry Loane, has manged to incorporate Ireland's troubled history without making it too much a part of the film so as to spoil what is an excellent story in its own right. I am only disappointed, though, that this film has not made much of an impact in the UK. Especially with tag lines stating that this film comes from the makers of Billy Elliott and starring Julie Walters, Adrian Dunbar, Ciaran Hinds and Gina Mckee, I would have thought this film would have been pushed a lot more, however I am sure you will enjoy the film as much as I did!
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    • Release date
      • March 25, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mickybo Ve Ben
    • Filming locations
      • Tyrella, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Working Title Films
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $456,150
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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