Sing Street

A heartfelt journey through music and young love in 1980s Dublin.

Critics praise Sing Street as a feel-good musical with huge heart, irresistible optimism, charming young cast and hummable tunes, though its plotting feels familiar.

• Conor writes songs and forms a band specifically to win Raphina's attention
• Grounded domestic strife at home and at school alternates with music video style fantasy sequences
• Critics describe the film as bittersweet happy sad drama tied to teen longing and family divorce

• The Commitmentsshared coming of age band formation, irish working class setting, romantic musical energy
• School of Rockshared teen band comedy with 80s pop sensibility and school setting
• Bandslamshared teenage band formation and bittersweet coming of age tone

Director

John Carney

Release Date

2016-03-11

Runtime

105 min

Rating

7.9 / 10 (2538)

What is Sing Street about?

A sensitive Dublin teenager forms a rock band in 1985 to win the attention of an enigmatic older girl, using music to escape a turbulent home life.

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 praise Sing Street as a feel-good musical with huge heart, irresistible optimism, charming young cast and hummable tunes, though its plotting feels familiar.

Which films are like Sing Street?

Films with a similar feel include The Commitments, School of Rock, and Bandslam.

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.