Sing Street
Sing Street

Sing Street

2016Movie105 minEnglish

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users93%
Director: John CarneyGenres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

In 1980s Dublin, 15-year-old Conor "Cosmo" Lawlor forms a band to impress a mysterious girl and escape his strained family life. Facing bullying at his strict Catholic school and encouraged by his aspiring musician brother, Cosmo dives headfirst into the vibrant world of music, creating original songs and music videos. His journey is one of self-discovery, artistic expression, and the powerful urge to break free from limitations.

Critical Reception

Sing Street was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its infectious energy, heartfelt performances, and nostalgic soundtrack. Critics lauded its authentic portrayal of adolescence and its uplifting message about the power of music to transcend difficult circumstances. It was a beloved film for both critics and audiences alike.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and joyful soundtrack, filled with original 80s-style pop songs.
  • Commended for its heartfelt performances, particularly from the young lead, and its authentic depiction of teenage life.
  • Applauded for its optimistic and uplifting story about finding an escape through music and art.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Sing Street, frequently highlighting its infectious music, charming characters, and feel-good atmosphere. Many found it to be a deeply resonant and emotionally satisfying film that brought back fond memories of youth and the power of music.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards. Received numerous other nominations and awards from film festivals and critics' circles.

Fun Fact

The iconic "Drive It Like You Stole It" scene was inspired by a similar scene in the musical Grease, where the characters spontaneously break into song and dance.

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Gimly

Gimly

Take it with a grain of bias, because I too went to a Christian Brothers school and hated it, but I absolutely adored _Sing Street_. It rehashes a lot of things you will have seen before, but if you're a lover of the 80's, alternative mu...
Reno

Reno

> Back to the 80s with rock and roll and romance. I seriously thought this might be an overrated film. I knew it was too early to judge it, so I was not expecting anything extraordinary and then it struck me with its progress, I was clea...