Green Day's new coming-of-age movie is getting an international cinema release

Nimrods, a new road trip comedy inspired by the early days of Green Day is coming to cinemas for a series of special screenings on August 11 and 14.

With Billie Joe, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool on board as executive producers, the film follows young Tommy on a desperate race across the country for what he believes is the opportunity for his band to open for Green Day on New Year's Eve – not realising it's a prank by his older brother Wayne.

Speaking about the new movie, Kymberli Frueh from distributor Trafalgar Releasing says, "Nimrods is a celebration of friendship, music and chasing the seemingly impossible dream. The film is inspired by the energy and attitude that defined a generation who witnessed Green Day's meteoric rise to the top. It's a testament to the band's enduring cultural impact that continues to attract new fans today."

Speaking to Kerrang! last summer, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said of the film: “The actors were great. I’ve been seeing a little bit of footage. It’s based on some of our early adventures – of course it’s been tweaked a little bit, but it’s gonna be really fun. It’s kind of a holiday movie because it’s set on New Year’s Eve. It’s got a lot of heart and it’s also really funny. It’s about three young kids that are following their dream to be in a band, and do whatever it takes to travel the country. That’s something that we definitely can relate to.”

As well as featuring Green Day themselves, Nimrods also features Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Sean Gunn, Bobby Lee and Fred Armisen.

To mark the announcement, Green Day have also released brand-new track I'm Never Gonna R.I.P. from the official soundtrack. Have a listen below.

Nimrods will only be in cinemas for two days in August. Tickets go on sale July 14 and you can check out the full list of participating cinemas.

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