FILM
Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry
The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
Directed by Nick Hamm
Starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Pete Postlethwaite, Krysten Ritter, Ralph Brown, Justine Waddell, Luke Treadaway, Martin McCann
From TMDB release dates and JustWatch offers, as listed on 17 October 2026. Both change often; a missing date or offer means none is listed yet.
| In cinemas | 4 November 2011 |
|---|---|
| Digital release | No date listed |
| Physical release | No date listed |
| First cinema release anywhere | 1 April 2011 (Ireland and the United Kingdom) |
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| Country | In cinemas |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 Apr 2011 |
| United Kingdom | 1 Apr 2011 |
| Russia | 14 Apr 2011 |
| France | 3 Aug 2011 |
| Germany | 12 Sept 2013 |
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