

Good Vibrations
Are teenage dreams so hard to beat?
The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The Outcasts.
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6.7/10
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- woman director
- irish music
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Ireland, United Kingdom
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Release dates
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1531 May 2012
GermanyDE
- Theatrical68 May 2014
IrelandIE
- Digital / OTT1631 May 2012
JapanJP
- Digital / OTTPG123 Aug 2019
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Good Vibrations was released on 31 May 2012.
Audience reviews
2- J10/10
John Chard
3/22/2015
These kids aren't the problem to Belfast, they are the solution. "When punk rock ruled over Ulster, nobody ever had more excitement and fun. Between the bombings and shootings, the religious hatred and the settling of old scores, punk gave everybody a chance to LIVE for one glorious moment." Uncle Joe Strummer. Punk Rock and Punk Rockers have always been misunderstood. Back during the original wave that be…
- C6/10
CinemaSerf
3/27/2026
To be fair, this depiction of the inspirational Terri Hooley's life really does play second fiddle to a great soundtrack that many growing up in the UK in the 80s will relish. Richard Dormer takes the lead, and set against a background of the troubles that beset Northern Ireland, he decides to open a record shop in Belfast that will cater for just about everyone and everything... Soon, he is working with the local mu…
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