Belfast (2021)

Kernel Score: 79% · 1,643 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Drama, History

Released: 2021-11-12

Runtime: 98 minutes

Where to watch Belfast

US availability, updated 2026-11-12.

Overview

Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.

Belfast parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Belfast is a drama depicting a family's experience during Northern Ireland's sectarian conflict in the 1960s.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts civil unrest and conflict-related tension without graphic violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Kenneth Branagh

Cast

Belfast FAQ

Is Belfast good?

Belfast has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.

Where can I watch Belfast?

In the US you can stream Belfast on Peacock, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Belfast OK for kids?

Belfast is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Belfast is a drama depicting a family's experience during Northern Ireland's sectarian conflict in the 1960s.

What movies are like Belfast?

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