# Good Vibrations (2012)

> An idealistic Belfast record-shop owner turns reggae and punk into a joyful act of cultural resistance during the Troubles.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/84150

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Director: Glenn Leyburn, Lisa Barros D'Sa
- Cast: Richard Dormer, Jodie Whittaker, Karl Johnson, Michael Colgan, Liam Cunningham, Dylan Moran, Ruth McCabe, Mark Ryder
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1920945/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: energetic, witty, warm, music discovery night, uplifting history night

## Synopsis

A passionate rocker's quest to unite a divided city through music leads to unexpected transformations.

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