Ready or Not
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story with a twist, revealing the greyness we create to make sense of the world. Katie is the only child of two loving parents. Katie is cheeky, funny, and wants to be one of the boys. Her housing estate is small and is filled with young families who make up the maisonettes, flats, and houses. The transition to teenage life brings Katie and her friends to places they did not expect when they push the boundaries of their circle and try on a maturity they are not yet ready for. A bursting coming-of age story with a twist, revealing the greyness we create to make sense of the world, rooted in deep friendships they hope can stand the test of huge change.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dublin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Byrne
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Ruane
- Original Title
- Ready or Not
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gaze Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Byrne
Lynn Ruane
Ruth Coady
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Byrne
Director
Lynn Ruane
Writer
Ruth Coady
Producer
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SIFF 2025 Film Festival
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ready or Not
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What is Ready or Not about?
A coming-of-age story with a twist, revealing the greyness we create to make sense of the world. Katie is the only child of two loving parents. Katie is cheeky, funny, and wants to be one of the boys. Her housing estate is small and is filled with young families who make up the maisonettes, flats, and houses. The transition to teenage life brings Katie and her friends to places they did not expect when they push the boundaries of their circle and try on a maturity they are not yet ready for. A bursting coming-of age story with a twist, revealing the greyness we create to make sense of the world, rooted in deep friendships they hope can stand the test of huge change.
Who directed Ready or Not?
Ready or Not was directed by Claire Byrne.
Who stars in Ready or Not?
The principal cast of Ready or Not includes Ruby Conway Dunne, Molly Byrne, Alicia Weaver, Andie McCaffrey Byrne, Amber Arkins.
When was Ready or Not released and how long is it?
Ready or Not was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.