Cherrybomb (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Cherrybomb is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa, starring Robert Sheehan as Luke, Rupert Grint and Kimberley Nixon. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $30,143 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Generator Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cherrybomb About?
The premise of Cherrybomb without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Teenagers Luke, Malachy and Michelle set out for a reckless weekend of drinking, drugs, shop‑lifting and car theft. What begins as a mischievous game quickly spirals out of control, turning deadly as the trio realizes they cannot escape the chaotic path they have launched.
Cherrybomb Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- bare chested male
- partial female nudity
- jealousy
- one breast exposed
- female nudity
- teenager
- ireland
- northern ireland
- friendship between boys
- friendship
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
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- wet jeans
- recreation center
- arrest
- accidental killing
- real estate development
- party
- graffiti
- swimming pool
- drug dealer
- drug use
- love triangle
- coming of age
- one word title
- barefoot male
Cherrybomb Cast & Characters
Robert Sheehan leads the cast as Luke, with Rupert Grint as Malachy and Kimberley Nixon as Michelle. Directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Glenn Leyburn
- Co-director Lisa Barros D'Sa
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Robert Sheehan as Luke -
Rupert Grint as Malachy - Kimberley Nixon as Michelle
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Lalor Roddy as Smiley
Also Starring in Cherrybomb
· 12 more- James Nesbitt Crilly
- Conor MacNeill Fanta
- Paul Kennedy Chris
- Kathy Kiera Clarke Emma
- Maggie Hayes Aunt Maggie
- Richard Orr Uncle Joe
- Niamh Quinn Donna
- Greer Taylor Ellison Bun
- Kat Kirk Sharon
- Paul Garrett Bob
- Paul Caddell Swimming Instructor
- Bronach Lawlor Jessica
More from Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa
More films directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa, best-rated first: Saipan, Ordinary Love, Ordinary Love and Good Vibrations.
Cherrybomb Plot Summary
What happens in Cherrybomb from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tense, morally charged coming‑of‑age drama, the lives of three teenagers intersect at a provincial hub of sport and recreation—the Titanic Leisureplex. Malachy McKinny, a straight‑A student, works at the complex under the watchful eye of its owner, Dave. His best friend Luke, a drug dealer living with his drug‑addicted father, becomes entangled in a reckless quest for belonging and thrill. They are soon captivated by Michelle, a beautiful and magnetic newcomer who has just moved from London to live with her father, Dave, and who injects a dangerous mix of charm and ambition into their world.
Full summary
The whole story of Cherrybomb, scene by scene
Cherrybomb Box Office
Cherrybomb grossed $30,143 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$30.1K
- International
- $30.1K
Cherrybomb Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cherrybomb.
How Well Do You Know Cherrybomb?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the sports and leisure complex where Malachy works and where much of the film takes place?
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Cherrybomb FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Cherrybomb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cherrybomb?
Cherrybomb runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Cherrybomb released?
Cherrybomb was released on February 8, 2009.
Who directed Cherrybomb?
Cherrybomb was directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa.
More films by Glenn Leyburn Who is in the cast of Cherrybomb?
Cherrybomb stars Robert Sheehan as Luke, Rupert Grint as Malachy and Kimberley Nixon as Michelle, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Cherrybomb make at the box office?
Cherrybomb grossed $30,143 worldwide.
Does Cherrybomb have a post-credit scene?
No. Cherrybomb has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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