Synopsis
In 1965, Jimmy McMahon and his group of Liverpudlians plot to win the annual céilí music competition in Ireland.
Scores
Overall Score
35.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
26.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
33.2%
Review Aggregate
56.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 26 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedromanticfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Hill | 2005 | $339,000 | $545,000 | (est) |
| Charlotte Bradley | 2005 | $209,000 | $336,000 | (est) |
| Andrea Corr | 2005 | $157,000 | $253,000 | (est) |
| Colm Meaney | 2005 | $129,000 | $207,000 | (est) |
| Stephen Brennan | 2005 | $110,000 | $177,000 | (est) |
| Eamonn Owens | 2005 | $97,000 | $156,000 | (est) |
| Shaun Evans | 2005 | $87,000 | $140,000 | (est) |
| Ian Shaw | 2005 | $79,000 | $127,000 | (est) |
| Brendan O'Hare | 2005 | $73,000 | $117,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score48.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes1,541
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $142,872 | $229,488 |
| International | 2005 | $8,997 | $14,451 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $151,869 | $243,939 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $75,035 | $120,524 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $93,000 | $149,381 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $14,000 | $22,487 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $5,169,000 | $8,302,690 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $12,408,000 | $19,930,311 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $71,436 | $114,744 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $17,830,471 | $28,640,137 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $8,000,000 | $12,849,975 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $121,000 (est) | $194,356 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $713,000 | $1,145,254 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $1,300,000 | $2,088,121 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $1,600,000 | $2,569,995 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $11,734,000 | $18,847,700 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $6,096,471 | $9,792,437 |
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