Danny Boy (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Danny Boy is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Sam Miller, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Soldier Brian Wood, is accused of war crimes in Iraq by the human rights lawyer Phil Shiner. The two men go head to head in a legal and moral conflict that takes us from the battlefield, at so-called Checkpoint Danny Boy, to the courtroom and one of Britain’s biggest ever public inquiries, the Al-Sweady Inquiry.
Who’s in it. Danny Boy stars Anthony Boyle as Brian Wood, Toby Jones as Phil Shiner, Leah McNamara as Lucy Wood and Alex Ferns as Gavin Wood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Danny Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danny Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danny Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danny Boy (2021)?
- In GB, Danny Boy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Danny Boy worth watching?
- Danny Boy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Danny Boy?
- Danny Boy stars Anthony Boyle, Toby Jones, Leah McNamara, Alex Ferns and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor.
- When was Danny Boy released?
- Danny Boy was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.