Saipan (2026)

You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy this powerful showdown that goes beyond sport. Saipan is a dramatic and often comic tale of leadership, loyalty and a rivalry that captured global attention.

Starring Normal People’s Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan, Saipan tells the gripping true story of the explosive clash between football star Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy before the 2002 World Cup.

Their feud, rooted in clashing standards and personalities, erupted on the island of Saipan, shaking the Irish team and nation. As Keane walked out, McCarthy faced chaos.

“Thrilling big-screen drama”

The Guardian ★★★★

“Gripping”

The Times ★★★★