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Steve Coogan stars in this fleet-footed recreation of the 2002 pre-World Cup showdown between Republic of Ireland coach Mick McCarthy and volatile captain Roy Keane.

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Credits

  • Directors

    Lisa Barros D’Sa, Glenn Leyburn

  • Screenwriter

    Paul Fraser

  • With

    Éanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Alice Lowe

  • Ireland 2025. 90min

  • Courtesy of

    Vertigo Releasing and Wildcard Distribution

  • Language

    English

Access information

Audio description:
Monday 13 October 18:15
Saturday 18 October 15:50

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Introduction

Lacklustre preparations for the Republic of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup campaign, plus the presence of stolid English-born coach McCarthy, send captain Keane ballistic, leading to what might be football’s most infamous clash and subsequent media frenzy. Another uncanny Coogan real-life portrayal, and Éanna Hardwicke nailing Keane’s self-righteous fury, anchor this fast-paced, funny and perfectly balanced head-to-head, which dares you to pick a side.

Leigh Singer

Content warning

Contains scenes of nudity.

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