Highly rated Irish rap movie, hailed as the top film of the year with a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

It's not often that a film comes out of left field and takes the world by storm. This year, it's not the highly anticipated Wicked or Gladiator II that's dominating the box office, but rather a little-known Irish film.

Titled Kneecap, this film has already made a splash at Sundance in January, winning the NEXT audience award. And to everyone's surprise, it's been a huge hit in India, with people lining up around the block to get tickets. Now that it's available on Prime Video, the buzz has started all over again, with some even predicting it could be an Oscar contender.

With a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this comedy-drama is set in the late 2010s and follows the story of a Belfast-based hip-hop trio, Kneecap, who play themselves in the film. Written and directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film centers on Liam Ó Hannaidh and Naoise Ó Cairealláin. Liam is arrested at a drug-fueled party and claims he can only speak Irish. This is where he meets music teacher JJ Ó Dochartaigh, who helps him communicate with the police and ultimately sets him free. But it's not just Liam's freedom that's at stake – JJ's decision to take Liam's notebook, filled with impressive lyrics, sets off a chain of events that leads to the creation of Kneecap.

As the band gains popularity, their politically-charged music causes chaos, with threats, bombs, and even kidnapping. The film boasts an all-star cast, including Josie Walker, Fionnuala Flaherty, Jessica Reynolds, Adam Best, Simone Kirby, and the incredible Michael Fassbender in supporting roles.

Critics have been raving about Kneecap, with many taking to Rotten Tomatoes to share their thoughts. Ruben Romero Santos describes it as "a hilarious way to deal with political problems," while Sean Fallon praises the band's performance and the film's instant cult classic status. Wenlei Mai adds that it "crackles with energy, attitude, and youth," and Jed Shepherd calls it the best movie he's seen this year.

As the first Irish-language film to debut at Sundance, Kneecap was a gamble, but it has paid off in a big way. It has even been chosen to represent Ireland in the Oscar International Feature Film category. The shortlist will be announced in December and the final nominees will be revealed in January, with the ceremony taking place in March.

So, if you haven't already, make sure to check out Kneecap on Prime Video. And if you have a celebrity story or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency – they'd love to hear from you.

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