Amongst the Wolves

Amongst the Wolves
Directed byMark O'Connor
Screenplay by
  • Mark O'Connor
  • Luke McQuillan
Produced by
  • Paul 'Tall Order' Richie
  • Jeff O'Toole
  • Andrew Keogh
  • Dean Scurry
Starring
  • Aidan Gillen
  • Luke McQuillan
  • Ben Condron
  • Jade Jordan
  • Peter Coonan
  • Paul 'Tall Order' Richie
CinematographyIgnas Laugalis
Edited byEoin McDonagh
Music byJamal Green
Production
company
Stalker Films
Distributed byWildcard Distribution
Release dates
  • 2024 (2024) (Galway Film Fleadh)[1][2]
  • 11 July 2025 (2025-07-11)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryIreland
LanguageEnglish

Amongst the Wolves in a 2024 Irish crime drama film, written and directed by Mark O'Connor and starring Aidan Gillen, Jade Jordan, and Peter Coonan.

Plot

Danny, an ex-soldier homeless in Dublin, meets Will, a teen fleeing a drug gang. Their encounter forces them to confront their pasts while navigating the harsh realities they face.

Cast

Production

Filming began in 2024, being shot over 15 days in Dublin, on a budget of €16,000.[citation needed] Aidan Gillen took a pay cut for the film, wanting to be involved to help younger actors.[3]

Release

Wildcard Distribution released a trailer for the film in March with of the film set to release in Irish cinemas 2nd of May 2025. The film premiered in the United Kingdom at the Manchester Film Festival.[4] It was released on digital platforms in June.[5]

Critical reception

The film had mixed reviews. One critic referred to it as a "western show down in Dublin", praising the performances of the upcoming actors and clever use of small budget.[6] The Irish Times spoke fondly of O'Connor, calling him a "14 year veteran" and claiming the was deep look into a "rawer Ireland" granting it 3 1/2 stars.[7] The Independent gave the film poor reviews calling the script "poorly written" and stating it "fails to stand out of the pack".[8] The film holds a rating of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.[9]

References

  1. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2 July 2025). "Irish Crime-Thriller 'Amongst The Wolves', Starring Aidan Gillen, Gets U.S. Distribution Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Almost 100 films to be screened at Galway Film Fleadh". RTE. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  3. ^ "He's a mean Littlefinger, 'but Aidan Gillen has the biggest heart in showbusiness!'". 2025-04-27. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  4. ^ "Wildcard releases new trailer for Irish crime thriller Amongst The Wolves | The Irish Film & Television Network". www.iftn.ie. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  5. ^ "Wildcard's Amongst The Wolves available on digital platforms now | The Irish Film & Television Network". www.iftn.ie. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  6. ^ Guerin, Harry (2025-05-02). "Dublin gets a western showdown in Amongst the Wolves". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. ^ Clarke, Donald. "Amongst the Wolves review: This Irish drug dealer is in debt to a villain played by Aidan Gillen. That never bodes well". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  8. ^ Searle, Jordon (2025-05-28). "'Amongst the Wolves' Review: Ultra-Low Budget Crime Thriller Fails to Stand Out From the Pack". The Indiependent. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  9. ^ "Amongst the Wolves | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2026-02-19.

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