Sunrise Films is pleased to announce the U.S. acquisition of AMONGST THE WOLVES, an acclaimed Irish crime thriller directed by celebrated filmmaker Mark O’Connor (Cardboard Gangsters, King of the Travellers). Starring Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones), Luke McQuillan (Black Medicine), Jade Jordan (You Are Not My Mother), and Helen Behan (Small Things Like These), AMONGST THE WOLVES is set to be released in select U.S. theaters and on digital platforms beginning July 11, 2025.
Set against the gritty backdrop of Dublin’s underworld, AMONGST THE WOLVES follows Danny (Luke McQuillan), a homeless ex-soldier battling PTSD, whose chance encounter with a runaway teen, Will (Daniel Fee), sparks an unlikely alliance. As they’re hunted by a ruthless drug gang led by the menacing Power (Aidan Gillen), their fight for survival becomes a powerful journey of redemption, resilience, and human connection.
Released earlier this year in Ireland and the U.K. to critical acclaim, AMONGST THE WOLVES is set to captivate U.S. audiences with its powerful storytelling, blending high-stakes tension, emotional depth, and visceral performances. With its unflinching look at life on the margins, the film stands out as a bold and unforgettable entry in the Irish crime genre.
“Amongst the Wolves is a gripping, high-stakes thriller with real emotional punch and the kind of elevated genre storytelling American audiences are craving,” said Andrew Nerger, Head of U.S. & International Distribution at Sunrise Films. “With powerful performances, a razor-sharp script, and timely themes, it’s a standout international release we’re proud to bring stateside this summer.”
Produced by Jeff O’Toole (Bread & Circus / Stalker Films), with Andrew Keogh and Paul O’Connor serving as co-producers and Dean Scurry and Paul Tall‑Order Ritchie as executive producers, AMONGST THE WOLVES was co-written by Luke McQuillan and director Mark O’Connor. The film features cinematography by Ignas Laugalis, editing by Eoin McDonagh, an original score composed by Jamal Green, and production design by Sarah Reilly. Gritty, immersive, and deeply human, the film reinforces O’Connor’s reputation for urgent, socially resonant storytelling rooted in the raw realities of contemporary Ireland.