Buddy (Jude Hill) lives in Northern Ireland with his family during the 1970s. His father (Jamie Dornan) works in England, only coming home on rare weekends. When anti-Catholic riots divide their street, Buddy's mom (Caitriona Balfe) refuses to move, despite her husband's assertions that they will be better off in England. Buddy's refuge from the turmoil both in and outside his home is with his grandparents (Ciaran Hinds and Judi Dench), but he soon finds himself involved in the Troubles despite his best intentions.
This is a sweet movie, very cute, and not like the Academy at all. It doesn't tell you a great deal about the Troubles so if you want to know the why's and wherefores you'll have to find a documentary.
Dornan took a career slap for starring in those godawful Fifty Shades movies but his other work has mostly redeemed him. He shows a lot of charisma here and seems much more relaxed in this role.
Last I checked, Belfast is only available for rent or to own. I don't know about the re-watchability of owning it, but it's definitely worth a rental. I got it on disc from Netflix.
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