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In America

2003Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic768.2Rotten Tomatoes90%91%

A deeply moving, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A new home. A new life. Seen through eyes that see everything.

A family of Irish immigrants adjusts to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.

Feels like

  • Immigrant Experience
  • Family Drama
  • Grief and Healing
  • Irish-American Culture
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Emotional Depth
  • Social Commentary
  • New York City
  • Hope and Resilience

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jim Sheridan
Written by
Jim Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan
Produced by
Jim Sheridan, Arthur Lappin
Music by
Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer

Everyone

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Facts

September 22, 2003 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
September 22, 2003
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish, Spanish
Made in
Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
Box office
$25 million
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Wise Beyond Her Years, Welcome to the Big City, Trademark Favorite Food +9

  • Wise Beyond Her Years
  • Welcome to the Big City
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Token Black Friend
  • Fanservice
  • Bait the Dog
  • Empathic Environment
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Culture Clash
  • Pretty Fly for a White Guy
  • Jobless Parent Drama

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream In America?"

Questions about In America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In America?

In the United States, you can rent or buy In America from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is In America worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76).

Is In America okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is In America good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is In America plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does In America use?

Wise Beyond Her YearsWelcome to the Big CityTrademark Favorite FoodChekhov's GunToken Black FriendFanserviceBait the DogEmpathic EnvironmentAerith and BobCulture ClashPretty Fly for a White GuyJobless Parent Dramaand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Wise Beyond Her Years, Welcome to the Big City, and Trademark Favorite Food.