Sing Street (2016)

Kernel Score: 87% · 2,418 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Romance, Drama, Music, Comedy

Released: 2016-03-11

Runtime: 105 minutes

Is Sing Street worth watching?

Must-watch. A Dublin teen starts a band in the 1980s to impress a girl. It's funny, warm and full of good original songs, and it doesn't hide the rough edges of growing up. A feel-good film that earns it.

Watch it if you

  • love music movies
  • enjoy coming-of-age stories
  • like the 1980s and its fashion

Skip it if you

  • dislike musicals or lots of music
  • want a cynical, edgy story

Best for: Feel-good movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Sing Street

  • Stream: HBO Max, Starz
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Sing Street parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Sing Street is a PG-13 coming-of-age musical drama about a Dublin teen dealing with bullying and his parents' divorce while starting a band.

  • Language: Some — PG-13 rating indicates some strong language typical of a teen coming-of-age drama.

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

Movies like Sing Street

If you liked Sing Street, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Once (2007) — 82%: Same director, with a simple, heartfelt story about making music.
  • Begin Again (2014) — 80%: Warm, music-led story about starting over.
  • The Commitments (1991) — 82%: Irish music comedy about a band of working-class dreamers.
  • La La Land (2016) — 90%: Romantic musical about chasing dreams.
  • Handsome Devil (2017) — 79%: Irish teen story with humor and heart.
  • CODA (2021) — 90%: Feel-good coming-of-age story powered by music.

Director

John Carney

Cast

  • Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Conor "Cosmo" Lawlor
  • Lucy Boynton as Raphina
  • Jack Reynor as Brendan Lawlor
  • Ben Carolan as Darren
  • Mark McKenna as Eamon
  • Kelly Thornton as Ann Lawlor
  • Maria Doyle Kennedy as Penny Lawlor
  • Aidan Gillen as Robert Lawlor
  • Ian Kenny as Barry
  • Percy Chamburuka as Ngig

Sing Street FAQ

Is Sing Street worth watching?

Must-watch. A Dublin teen starts a band in the 1980s to impress a girl. It's funny, warm and full of good original songs, and it doesn't hide the rough edges of growing up. A feel-good film that earns it.

Where can I watch Sing Street?

In the US you can stream Sing Street on HBO Max and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Sing Street OK for kids?

Sing Street is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Sing Street is a PG-13 coming-of-age musical drama about a Dublin teen dealing with bullying and his parents' divorce while starting a band.

What movies are like Sing Street?

If you liked Sing Street, try Once, Begin Again, The Commitments and La La Land.