The Young Offenders (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, The Young Offenders is a comedy film directed by Peter Foott, running about 84 minutes. “Not all plans are idiot proof” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two teenage boys cycle 160 km on stolen bikes pursued by police to find a missing bale of cocaine worth 7 million euro. Set around the real event of Ireland's biggest cocaine seizure in 2007 of 440 million euro.
Who’s in it. The Young Offenders stars Alex Murphy as Conor McSweeney, Chris Walley as Jock O'Keeffe, Hilary Rose as Mairead and Dominic MacHale as Healy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Young Offenders has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Offenders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Offenders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Offenders (2016)?
- In GB, The Young Offenders is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Offenders worth watching?
- The Young Offenders holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Young Offenders?
- The Young Offenders stars Alex Murphy, Chris Walley, Hilary Rose, Dominic MacHale and Ciaran Bermingham.
- When was The Young Offenders released?
- The Young Offenders was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.