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.
Good Vibrations (2012) is a music and drama film directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa, released on May 31, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Richard Dormer, Jodie Whittaker, Karl Johnson and Michael Colgan. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Good Vibrations before you stream it.
Richard Dormer
as Terri Hooley
Jodie Whittaker
as Ruth
Karl Johnson
as George Hooley
Michael Colgan
as Dave Hyndman
Liam Cunningham
as Davy
Dylan Moran
as Pat
Ruth McCabe
as Mavis Hooley
Mark Ryder
as Greg Cowen
Killian Scott
as Ronnie Matthews
Kerr Logan
as Feargal Sharky
Adrian Dunbar
as Andy
Andrew Simpson
as Getty
Directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa, written by Glenn Patterson and Colin Carberry, produced by Bruno Charlesworth, Andrew Eaton and David Holmes.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 119 ratings.
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 began in…
Reviewed on March 22, 2015
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…
Reviewed on March 27, 2026
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The main cast of Good Vibrations (2012) includes Richard Dormer, Jodie Whittaker, Karl Johnson, Michael Colgan and Liam Cunningham. The film was directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Good Vibrations was released on May 31, 2012 and runs for 1h 51m.
Good Vibrations (2012) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 119 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Good Vibrations trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
