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Kneecap garners over $1.4m at Irish-UK box office

Culture August 29, 2024 by Anthony Neeson

KNEECAP has smashed through the $1million mark at Irish and UK box office, after opening in Britain at the weekend.

The eponymous movie about the West Belfast rappers took $330k at the weekend. It’s now on its third week in Irish cinemas.

Its screen average in England, Scotland and Wales was $750 from 238 screens. Its total UK-Ireland box office is now over $1.4m, which, according to industry insiders, will provide a boost ahead of potential awards. Kneecap has already been selected as Ireland’s entry to the international feature Oscar.

Kneecap stars band members Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam ÓG Ó Hannaidh and JJ Ó Dochartaigh, along with Michael Fassbender and Simone Kirby.

Posting on Twitter, Kneecap producer Trevor Birney said: “Kneecap has taken over £1m at the box office in UK and Ireland. Still going strong in US too. Opens in Australia this weekend."

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