Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties 2024
"The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story"
When Bubbles and his bandmates from *Trailer Park Boys* trade their Nova Scotian streets for European stages, their rock-and-roll dreams hit a setlist-shaped pothole.
Director: Charlie Lightening
Cast
Mike Smith
Bubbles
Robb Wells
Ricky
John Paul Tremblay
Julian
Patrick Roach
Randy
Billy Bob Thornton
Self
Martin Freeman
Self
Robert Sheehan
Randy's Date
Ronnie Wood
Self
Zach Selwyn
Dwight
Brad Stella
Waylon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) about?
This 2024 comedy-musical follows Bubbles and his band, The Shitrockers, as their European tour implodes during a gig opening for Billy Bob Thornton. Stranded in Prague, they resort to busking to fund their chaotic return to Nova Scotia, testing their friendship and dreams along the way.
Who directed Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties?
Charlie Lightening directs this raucous tale, bringing a punk-inspired energy to the film's offbeat narrative.
Who stars in Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties?
Mike Smith, Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay, and Patrick Roach headline alongside special appearances by Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman.
Is Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) worth watching?
For fans of offbeat comedies and music-driven stories, this film delivers a quirky charm with authentic performances. Its themes of perseverance and camaraderie resonate, even if the plot occasionally stumbles like an overambitious roadie.
How long is Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties?
The runtime for *Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties* is 110 minutes.
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About Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) — A punk-rock comedy about losing the tour and finding yourself
When Bubbles and his bandmates from *Trailer Park Boys* trade their Nova Scotian streets for European stages, their rock-and-roll dreams hit a setlist-shaped pothole. *Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024)*, directed by Charlie Lightening, follows The Shitrockers on a chaotic European tour that collapses faster than a cheap drum kit mid-solo. Stranded in Prague after being unceremoniously dumped from Billy Bob Thornton's tour lineup, the band must trade their van for vinyl cases and their stage fright for pavement serenades just to scrape together enough euros for a one-way ticket home. This offbeat comedy blends the anarchic spirit of cult classics with the grit of real-life hustle, capturing the bittersweet melody of chasing dreams when the world keeps skipping the chorus.
Lightening's irreverent direction and the film's music-driven chaos underscore a story about resilience, brotherhood, and the fine line between artistic ambition and sheer survival. With a soundtrack that swings from punk grit to heartfelt ballads, *Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties* is a love letter to underdogs who refuse to mute their voices—even when the stage lights flicker out.
