Mickybo and Me (2005)

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We all need heroes

The film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, with the consequence that they run away to Australia.

• Released: 2005-03-25
• Genres: Drama, Comedy
• Runtime: 1h 35m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 49 votes

Directed by Terry Loane.

Top cast

• John Joe McNeill as Mickybo
• Niall Wright as Jonjo
• Adrian Dunbar as Mickybo's Da
• Ciarán Hinds as Jonjo's Da
• Gina McKee as Jonjo's Ma
• Julie Walters as Mickybo's Ma
• Susan Lynch as Torch Woman
• Owen O'Neill as Adult Mickybo
• Laine Megaw as Auntie Rita
• Michael McElhatton as Mechanic

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Mickybo and Me

• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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