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The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)

“War has cost them their innocence... Freedom will cost them their blood.”

7.3/10 · 933 votes 2h 7m nr DramaWar

#35 of 217 films from 2006 #1193 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ken Loach · Written by Paul Laverty

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Overview

In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.

Cast

Cillian Murphyas Damien
Pádraic Delaneyas Teddy
Liam Cunninghamas Dan
Orla Fitzgeraldas Sinead
Gerard Kearneyas Donacha
William Ruaneas Johnny Gogan
Roger Allamas Sir John Hamilton
Laurence Barryas Micheail
Sabrina Barryas Julia
Kieran Aherneas Sweeney
Mary O'Riordanas Peggy
Mary Murphyas Bernadette
Damien Kearneyas Finbar
Frank Bourkeas Leo

Facts

Release dateJune 23, 2006
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) — longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$6,500,000
Box office$22,903,165 (3.5× budget)
IMDbtt0460989

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Questions

How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 933 votes, which places it #35 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 84%) and #1193 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was directed by Ken Loach. Other well-rated titles by the same director: I, Daniel Blake (2016), Sorry We Missed You (2019), The Angels' Share (2012).
Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
Cillian Murphy as Damien; Pádraic Delaney as Teddy; Liam Cunningham as Dan; Orla Fitzgerald as Sinead; Gerard Kearney as Donacha; William Ruane as Johnny Gogan.
What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36655.

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