Neds (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2010, Neds is a drama film directed by Peter Mullan, running about 124 minutes. “Some people need to be taught a lesson” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. NEDs (Non Educated Delinquents) is the story of a young man’s journey from prize-winning schoolboy to knife-carrying teenager. Struggling against the low expectations of those around him, John McGill changes from victim to avenger, scholar to NED, altar boy to glue sniffer. When he attempts to change back again, his new reality and recent past make conformity near impossible and violent self determination near inevitable.
Who’s in it. Neds stars Conor McCarron as John McGill, Mhairi Anderson as Elizabeth, Martin Bell as Julian and Joe Cassidy as Janitor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Neds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Neds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neds (2010)?
- In US, Neds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Neds worth watching?
- Neds holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Neds?
- Neds stars Conor McCarron, Mhairi Anderson, Martin Bell, Joe Cassidy and Joe Cassidy.
- When was Neds released?
- Neds was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.