Edward Burns’ new R-rated dramedy Finnegan’s Foursome shows two rival Irish-American brothers sharing pints and old grudges—before their golfing getaway in Ireland turns into something warmer. The film screens June 7 at Tribeca and premieres on digital platfor
A pub moment can say a lot: two brothers sit across from each other. pint glasses in hand. and for a second the competitiveness takes a back seat. In the first look at Edward Burns’ latest directorial effort. Finnegan’s Foursome. Freddy (Burns) and Teddy Finnegan (Brian d’Arcy James) are captured enjoying a Guinness together—presumably with their kids—while their family story quietly simmers in the background.
This is sports comedy-drama territory for Burns, and it comes with the kind of stakes he knows how to stage. The film follows two Irish-American brothers and their adult children as they head to their homeland for a golfing holiday honoring their father’s last wishes. Burns has long been associated with familial dramedy—his 1995 breakout hit The Brothers McMullen—so the joy and friction of family time is the engine here. with an R-rated edge and plenty of old-school rivalry built into every swing.
The brothers aren’t just golf buddies. They’re sons of legendary golf pro Jack Finnegan (Ian McElhinney), who taught them the game. That shared history means the Finnegan brothers have always had a competitive streak—and it shows immediately once the father’s request pushes them to return to the coastal golf course he loved. where he wanted his ashes scattered and where the tradition of the Finnegan’s Cup continues.
In the process of carrying out that request, the misadventures turn their bickering into something else. Over time, the back-and-forth begins to shift from ego and old grudges into bonding. And the reason becomes clear: their dad didn’t just want them to golf. He wanted them to keep playing together.
The image teases how the tone is meant to land—light. warm. and funny—while still reminding you that family. like golf. takes patience. One day on the green isn’t the point. The point is what happens between the rounds: sitting together. sipping drinks. sharing stories. and looking out at each other with pride after a day well spent with the ones they love.
Burns has kept busy even when he wasn’t on screen. He’s recognizable for his turn as one of Miller’s Men in Steven Spielberg’s WWII epic Saving Private Ryan. though he’s mostly been acting in his own work in recent years. James. meanwhile. is also a prior Spielberg collaborator—appearing in his Oscar-winning adaptation of West Side Story. as well as the Best Picture-winning Spotlight. More recently, James has starred in the Simu Liu and Melissa Berrera-led spy thriller series The Copenhagen Test. Finnegan’s Foursome also stars Erica Hernández and Brian Muller.
The film’s path to audiences is already set. After screenings at Tribeca, Finnegan’s Foursome will premiere on digital platforms on June 19. Its Tribeca run marks a notable return for Burns: the director will come back to the festival for the first time in 15 years. He previously closed out the prestigious event in 2011 with his film Newlyweds on the fest’s 10th anniversary. and this time his work is scheduled to screen on June 7—seeking. once again. to warm hearts among attendees.
Edward Burns Finnegan's Foursome Tribeca Festival Brian d'Arcy James Ian McElhinney Erica Hernández Brian Muller The Brothers McMullen Saving Private Ryan West Side Story Spotlight The Copenhagen Test R-rated dramedy June 7 June 19