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The Snapper

1993·Movie
1h 35min·R

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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

She's got a little secret and a lot of explaining to do.

Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.
Irish Working-Class LifeFamily Comedy-DramaAuthentic DialogueUnwed Pregnancy NarrativeSlice-of-Life RealismWarm & HumorousCharacter-DrivenDublin SettingSocially Observant

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Questions about The Snapper

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Where can I stream The Snapper legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Snapper worth watching?

72
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Snapper rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is The Snapper?

1 h 35 min

The Snapper runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Snapper?

Critics90
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Snapper higher (90) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Snapper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Snapper?

3CAFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Snapper in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Snapper use?

Adapted OutAdaptation Name ChangeAnnoying Younger SiblingBlack Comedy RapeCaptain ErsatzChild by RapeConvenience Store Gift ShoppingDeadpan SnarkerTeen PregnancyOne Drink Will Kill the BabyGossipy HensNamed by the Adaptationand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Snapper, including Adapted Out, Adaptation Name Change, Annoying Younger Sibling.