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The Commitments

1991·Movie
1h 58min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic736.9Rotten Tomatoes91%89%

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A , comedy: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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They had nothing to lose, they risked it all.

Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) at a wedding, and, responding to his ad, an aging trumpet player, Joey "The Lips" Fagan.
Soul Music RevivalWorking Class DublinComing-of-Age StoryFeel-Good MovieInfectious SoundtrackSocial RealismMusical DramaEnsemble CastIrish Culture

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Directed by:
Alan Parker, Cliff Lanning
Written by:
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Roddy Doyle
Produced by:
John Hubbard, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Composed by:
Tom Perry, Wilson Pickett

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Questions about The Commitments

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Where can I stream The Commitments legally?

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The Commitments is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Commitments worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Commitments rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Commitments?

1 h 58 min

The Commitments runs 1 h 58 min.

Will The Commitments make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.

Is The Commitments plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Commitments?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Commitments good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will The Commitments scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Commitments?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Commitments?

Critics82
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Commitments much the same way.

Was The Commitments a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$15 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Commitments in?

EnglishIrish

It was made in English, with some Irish. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Commitments?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Commitments in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Commitments use?

Right on QueueThe Pete BestThe Friend Nobody LikesPsycho for Hire"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueFat BastardBedmate RevealLighter and SofterHopeless AuditioneesAll Drummers Are AnimalsJerkassOnly Sane Manand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for The Commitments, including Right on Queue, The Pete Best, The Friend Nobody Likes.