Movie

Showbands

“Get ready for the most fun since "The Commitments".”

★ 9.0(1)20051h 40m

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Where to watch Showbands

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Good to know

Director: Ian Fitzgibbon
Release date: 2005-01-02
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Irish
Budget: $3,331,500
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

About Showbands

Showbands is a 2005 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, starring Liam Cunningham, Kerry Katona and Tina Kellegher. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Showbands in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It's Ireland in the 1960s and showbands and ballrooms are big business. However, Tony is struggling to repay his bank loan and is in danger of losing his ballroom. In order to save it, he sets out to turn unknown female performer Denise into a superstar practically overnight.

Cast

Liam Cunningham

Tony Golden

Kerry Katona

Denise

Tina Kellegher

Gemma

Don Wycherley

Frank

Denis Conway

Alan Rendell

Hugh O'Conor

Karl

Tomás Ó Súilleabháin

Ricky Duvall

Philip O'Sullivan

Fr. Healy

Rory Keenan

Keith

Donal Beecher

Ruth Bradley

Paddy C. Courtney

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Showbands in Canada?+

Showbands is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Showbands on Netflix?+

Showbands is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Showbands?+

Showbands has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Showbands?+

Showbands stars Liam Cunningham, Kerry Katona, Tina Kellegher, Don Wycherley and Denis Conway.

When did Showbands come out?+

Showbands is a 2005 movie directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.

What genre is Showbands?+

Showbands is Drama film.

Who directed Showbands?+

Showbands was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.