Saipan
“Anger. Management.”
Synopsis
On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-16
Top Cast
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Éanna Hardwicke
Roy Keane
Steve Coogan
Mick McCarthy
Alice Lowe
Fiona McCarthy
Peter McDonald
Mick Byrne
Harriet Cains
Theresa Keane
Jamie Beamish
Dickie Moloney
Alex Murphy
Eddy Power
Oliver Coopersmith
Jason McAteer
Jack Hickey
Niall Quinn
Aoife Hinds
Karen
Stephen Jones
Liam
Niall McNamee
Alan Kelly
Jack McKee
Damien Duff
Matthew Cassidy
Dean Kiely
Chris McCurry
Saipan Journalist
Miles Paloma
Steven Reid
Micheál Woods
Reporter in Airport
Una Carroll
Air Hostess
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Leyburn, Lisa Barros D'Sa
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Fraser
- Original Score
- David Holmes
- Original Title
- Saipan
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Northern Ireland Screen, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Wild Atlantic Pictures, Fine Point Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Leyburn, Lisa Barros D'Sa
Paul Fraser
David Holmes
Piers McGrail
Gavin Buckley, John Murphy
John Keville, Trevor Birney, Oliver Butler, Macdara Kelleher
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Leyburn
Director
Paul Fraser
Writer
Lisa Barros D'Sa
Director
John Keville
Producer
Trevor Birney
Producer
Oliver Butler
Producer
Macdara Kelleher
Producer
Piers McGrail
Director of Photography
Gavin Buckley
Editor
John Murphy
Editor
David Holmes
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saipan
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What is Saipan about?
On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.
Who directed Saipan?
Saipan was directed by Glenn Leyburn, Lisa Barros D'Sa.
Who stars in Saipan?
The principal cast of Saipan includes Éanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Alice Lowe, Peter McDonald, Harriet Cains.
When was Saipan released and how long is it?
Saipan was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Saipan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saipan was composed by David Holmes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saipan?
Saipan holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).