Overview
A heartfelt journey through music and young love in 1980s Dublin.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- nostalgic
- romantic
- nostalgic movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a hugely charming, optimistic musical with irresistible songs and a lovable young ensemble, while acknowledging its familiar plotting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Conor forms a band and writes songs to navigate family strain, school hostility, and his desire for independence.
Conor and Raphina's attraction unfolds through pop-music fantasy while family conflict and economic pressure remain present.
The teenagers emulate contemporary pop acts and use music videos, styling, and songwriting to construct new identities.
Band rehearsals and performances give Conor and his friends an imaginative route beyond school, family, and social limitations.
Films like Sing Street, and why
The Commitments
Shared coming-of-age story, teenage romance, music-making, and warm feel-good optimism.
Bandslam
Shared school-age romance, band formation, youthful self-discovery, and upbeat musical comedy.
School of Rock
Shared adolescent friendship, performance-driven self-expression, and uplifting music-centered comedy.
Once
Shared Irish setting, ensemble music culture, romantic longing, and bittersweet emotional warmth.
Movie Details
- Director
- John Carney
- Release Date
- 2016-03-11
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (2521)
Cast
- Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
- Lucy Boynton
- Jack Reynor
- Ben Carolan
- Mark McKenna
- Kelly Thornton
- Maria Doyle Kennedy
- Aidan Gillen
- Ian Kenny
- Percy Chamburuka
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sing Street about?
- A sensitive Dublin teenager forms a pop band to win a girl’s heart and discovers a rebellious, hopeful route into adulthood.
- What is Sing Street like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sing Street as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sing Street violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sing Street.
- What did critics think of Sing Street?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a hugely charming, optimistic musical with irresistible songs and a lovable young ensemble, while acknowledging its familiar plotting.
- Which films are like Sing Street?
- Films with a similar feel include The Commitments, Bandslam, School of Rock, and Once.
- How long is Sing Street?
- Sing Street runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sing Street?
- In United States, Sing Street streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Starz Apple TV channel.
