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Skintown

2026 1h 39m EN
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BANGER
★8.0TMDB · 1
ComedyDrama
Synopsis
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1994. As Northern Ireland takes its first steps towards peace, best friends Vinny and Jonty are about to jump start their futures with the most reckless trip of their lives.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Kieron J. Walsh
Writers
Ciarán McMenamin
Languages
English
Countries
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kieron J. Walsh, shot by Ruairí O'Brien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kormac. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John O'Connor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jack Rowan and Chris Walley and Jamie Lee O'Donnell carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt38503379 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kieron J. Walsh directs. Ruairí O'Brien behind the camera. Kormac scores. John O'Connor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
  • 2International production across 3 countries: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • 3Directed by Kieron J. Walsh, shot by Ruairí O'Brien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Kormac. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor John O'Connor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Jack Rowan and Chris Walley and Jamie Lee O'Donnell carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt38503379 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Ruairí O'Brien
Original score
Kormac
Editing
John O'Connor
Production design
John Leslie
Costume design
Elizabeth Kirby
Makeup / hair
David McAneaney
Runtime
99 min · 1h 39m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Kieron J. Walsh

Production companies

Who made it

  • TPC

    TPC

    US

  • Cyprus Avenue Films

    Cyprus Avenue Films

    XI

  • Northern Ireland Screen

    Northern Ireland Screen

    GB

  • Keeper Pictures

    Keeper Pictures

    IE

  • Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

    Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

    IE

Key crew

  • ProducerYvonne Donohoe
  • ProducerBrendan J. Byrne
  • Executive ProducerKatie Holly
  • Executive ProducerAli Jazayeri
  • Executive ProducerKieron J. Walsh
  • Executive ProducerPhilippa Nicholl
  • Executive ProducerKeith Kehoe
  • Casting DirectorMichael Hooley
  • EditorJohn O'Connor
  • Production DesignJohn Leslie
  • Art DirectionSimon Baxter
  • Costume DesignElizabeth Kirby
  • Makeup ArtistDavid McAneaney
  • Production ManagerLauren Sheerin
  • Co-ProducerStacey Quigley
  • Hair DesignerNatalie Reid

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • small town
  • ira (irish republican army)
  • 1990s
  • independent film
  • ceasefire

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2026-08-16· Edinburgh International Film Festival

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