Disco Pigs (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Disco Pigs is a drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan, running about 93 minutes. “90 minutes you'll never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pig and Runt born on the same day, in the same hospital, moments apart. Twins, all but by bloodline. Inseparable from birth, they are almost telepathic. They are one, needing no one else, inhabiting a delicate, insular and dangerous world where they make their own rules and have their own language. But days before their 17th birthday the balance of their world begins to shift. Pig's sexual awakening and jealousy begins to threaten their private universe.
Who’s in it. Disco Pigs stars Elaine Cassidy as Runt / Sinead, Cillian Murphy as Pig / Darren, Brían F. O'Byrne as Gerry and Eleanor Methven as Bernie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Disco Pigs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disco Pigs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Disco Pigs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Disco Pigs (2001)?
- In US, Disco Pigs is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Disco Pigs worth watching?
- Disco Pigs holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Disco Pigs?
- Disco Pigs stars Elaine Cassidy, Cillian Murphy, Brían F. O'Byrne, Eleanor Methven and Geraldine O'Rawe.
- When was Disco Pigs released?
- Disco Pigs was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.