

Danny Boy
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
About Danny Boy
Danny Boy is a 2021 English-language drama, war and tv movie film directed by Sam Miller. The cast is led by Anthony Boyle, Toby Jones, Leah McNamara. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
Danny Boy was produced by Red Dragon Productions and Expectation TV and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 12, 2021, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Sam Miller
- Writers
- Robert Jones
- Release date
- May 12, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Red Dragon Productions, Expectation TV
Danny Boy cast & crew
Danny Boy was directed by Sam Miller and written by Robert Jones.
The cast features Anthony Boyle as Brian Wood, Toby Jones as Phil Shiner, Leah McNamara as Lucy Wood, Alex Ferns as Gavin Wood, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Patrick O'Connor, and Sarah Niles as Stella Marshall.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Adam Gillham and it was produced by Susan Horth and Simon Lewis.
Is Danny Boy worth watching?
Danny Boy holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 129 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, war, and tv movie, Danny Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Danny Boy
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Cast of Danny Boy

Anthony Boyle
Brian Wood

Toby Jones
Phil Shiner

Leah McNamara
Lucy Wood

Alex Ferns
Gavin Wood

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Patrick O'Connor

Sarah Niles
Stella Marshall

Kiran Sonia Sawar
Deena Aayari

Emma Lowndes
Sgt Gail Lennox

Oaklee Pendergast
Young Brian

Pauline Turner
Margaret Wood

Tommy Finnegan
Bailey Wood

Spike Leighton
Rushforth
Danny Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Danny Boy in United States?
Danny Boy is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Danny Boy on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Danny Boy is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Danny Boy in?
Danny Boy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Danny Boy?
Danny Boy runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Danny Boy rated?
Danny Boy is rated 15. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 129 ratings.











