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Brooklyn (2015)

“Two countries, two loves, one heart”

7.3/10 · 3,322 votes 1h 51m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistory

#46 of 292 films from 2015 #301 of 1371 in romance

Directed by John Crowley · Written by Nick Hornby, Colm Tóibín

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Overview

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Cast

Saoirse Ronanas Eilis Lacey
Domhnall Gleesonas Jim Farrell
Emory Cohenas Tony Fiorello
Jim Broadbentas Father Flood
Julie Waltersas Madge Kehoe
Jessica Paréas Miss Fortini
Eve Macklinas Diana Montini
Brid Brennanas Miss Kelly
Fiona Glascottas Rose Lacey
Jane Brennanas Mary Lacey
Nora-Jane Nooneas Sheila Heffernan
Jenn Murrayas Dolores Grace
Eva Birthistleas Georgina
Michael Zegenas Maurizio Fiorello

Facts

Release dateOctober 20, 2015
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$62,076,141 (5.6× budget)
IMDbtt2381111

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Questions

How long is Brooklyn?
Brooklyn runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Brooklyn worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,322 votes, which places it #46 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 85%) and #301 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Brooklyn?
Brooklyn was directed by John Crowley. Other well-rated titles by the same director: We Live in Time (2024), The Goldfinch (2019), Boy A (2008).
Who stars in Brooklyn?
Saoirse Ronan as Eilis Lacey; Domhnall Gleeson as Jim Farrell; Emory Cohen as Tony Fiorello; Jim Broadbent as Father Flood; Julie Walters as Madge Kehoe; Jessica Paré as Miss Fortini.
What is Brooklyn rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Brooklyn?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4197.

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