The Young Offenders (2016)

Kernel Score: 78% · 227 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Comedy

Released: 2016-09-16

Runtime: 84 minutes

Overview

Two teenage boys from inner-city Cork steal bicycles and ride off on a 160km quest to find an unrecovered bale of cocaine worth 7,000,000 euros.

The Young Offenders parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Young Offenders is an Irish comedy about two teens chasing a stash of stolen cocaine.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mostly slapstick and mischief with little real violence.
  • Language: Some — Irish teen banter includes casual crude language typical of a PG-13 comedy.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Plot centers on a huge stash of cocaine; drug references run throughout the comedy.

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

Peter Foott

Cast

  • Alex Murphy as Conor McSweeney
  • Chris Walley as Jock O'Keeffe
  • Hilary Rose as Mairead
  • Dominic MacHale as Healy
  • P.J. Gallagher as Ray the Drug Dealer
  • Ciaran Bermingham as Flynn
  • Pascal Scott as Old Farmer
  • Judy Donovan as Local Shopkeeper
  • Shane Casey as Billy Murphy
  • Cora Fenton as Jock's Mother

The Young Offenders FAQ

Is The Young Offenders good?

The Young Offenders has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 227 audience ratings.

Is The Young Offenders OK for kids?

The Young Offenders is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Young Offenders is an Irish comedy about two teens chasing a stash of stolen cocaine.

What movies are like The Young Offenders?

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