The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Lifelong friends on a remote island face darkly comic and bleak consequences when one abruptly ends their bond.
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
How intense is The Banshees of Inisherin?
The Banshees of Inisherin has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and dry. Rated R.
What The Banshees of Inisherin feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicmelancholybleakintimateatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Banshees of Inisherin
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Is The Banshees of Inisherin for you?
Is The Banshees of Inisherin scary?
No. The Banshees of Inisherin is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Banshees of Inisherin gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Banshees of Inisherin sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Banshees of Inisherin OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Banshees of Inisherin?
The Banshees of Inisherin runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream The Banshees of Inisherin?
The Banshees of Inisherin is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Banshees of Inisherin have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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