The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Kernel Score: 84% · 3,253 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2022-10-20
Runtime: 114 minutes
Is The Banshees of Inisherin worth watching?
Worth watching. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play friends whose bond breaks when one abruptly ends it. It's darkly funny, sad and strange, with a bleak edge, and the Irish island setting and lead performances make it memorable.
Watch it if you
- like dark Irish humour
- enjoy actors at the top of their game
- want something sad and funny at once
Skip it if you
- dislike bleak, slow stories
- can't take upsetting scenes involving animals
Best for: Quiet night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Banshees of Inisherin
- Stream: Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
The Banshees of Inisherin parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Banshees of Inisherin is an R-rated dark comedy-drama involving self-mutilation and heavy drinking.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes self-mutilation and disturbing consequences of a broken friendship, R-rated for such content.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Significant pub drinking is a recurring part of the characters' daily life.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Colin Farrell as Pádraic Súilleabháin
- Brendan Gleeson as Colm Doherty
- Kerry Condon as Siobhán Súilleabháin
- Barry Keoghan as Dominic Kearney
- Gary Lydon as Peadar Kearney
- Pat Shortt as Jonjo Devine
- Sheila Flitton as Mrs. McCormick
- Bríd Ní Neachtain as Mrs. O'Riordan
- Jon Kenny as Gerry
- Aaron Monaghan as Declan
The Banshees of Inisherin FAQ
Is The Banshees of Inisherin worth watching?
Worth watching. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play friends whose bond breaks when one abruptly ends it. It's darkly funny, sad and strange, with a bleak edge, and the Irish island setting and lead performances make it memorable.
Where can I watch The Banshees of Inisherin?
In the US you can stream The Banshees of Inisherin on Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Banshees of Inisherin OK for kids?
The Banshees of Inisherin is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Banshees of Inisherin is an R-rated dark comedy-drama involving self-mutilation and heavy drinking.
What movies are like The Banshees of Inisherin?
If you liked The Banshees of Inisherin, try In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Paddleton and The Truman Show.