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This Must Be the Place (2011)

“A former rockstar is hunting down a Nazi criminal. This could be his greatest hit.”

7.0/10 · 1,326 votes 1h 58m r Drama

#59 of 249 films from 2011 #1769 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino · Written by Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino

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Overview

A bored, retired rock star living in Ireland sets out to find his dead father's tormentor, an ex-Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the U.S.

Cast

Sean Pennas Cheyenne
Olwen Fouéréas Mary's Mother
Eve Hewsonas Mary
Johnny Wardas Steven
Sam Keeleyas Desmond
Danielle O'Brienas Supermarket Girl #1
Margaret O'Reillyas Supermarket Girl #2
Frances McDormandas Jane
Mairin O'Donovanas Old Lady in Bank
Simon Delaneyas Jeffrey
Jer O'Learyas Old Man in Cemetary
Master Dengas Chinese Tai Chi Teacher
Jane Myersas Jeffrey's Girlfriend
Heather Fedykas Elevator Woman #1

Facts

Release dateAugust 24, 2011
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$11,790,979 (0.5× budget)
IMDbtt1440345

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Questions

How long is This Must Be the Place?
This Must Be the Place runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is This Must Be the Place worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,326 votes, which places it #59 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 77%) and #1769 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed This Must Be the Place?
This Must Be the Place was directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Il Divo (2008), The Great Beauty (2013), The Consequences of Love (2004).
Who stars in This Must Be the Place?
Sean Penn as Cheyenne; Olwen Fouéré as Mary's Mother; Eve Hewson as Mary; Johnny Ward as Steven; Sam Keeley as Desmond; Danielle O'Brien as Supermarket Girl #1.
What is This Must Be the Place rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for This Must Be the Place?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9654.

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