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The Snapper

1993Movie1 h 35 minR

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic83–Rotten Tomatoes97%86%

A hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Irish Working-Class Life
  • Family Comedy-Drama
  • Authentic Dialogue
  • Unwed Pregnancy Narrative
  • Slice-of-Life Realism
  • Warm & Humorous
  • Character-Driven
  • Dublin Setting
  • Socially Observant

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
Roddy Doyle
Produced by
Lynda Myles
Music by
Stanley Myers

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 6, 1993 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
August 6, 1993
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Ireland
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Adapted Out, Adaptation Name Change, Annoying Younger Sibling +9

  • Adapted Out
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Black Comedy Rape
  • Captain Ersatz
  • Child by Rape
  • Convenience Store Gift Shopping
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • One Drink Will Kill the Baby
  • Gossipy Hens
  • Named by the Adaptation

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Snapper?"

Questions about The Snapper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Snapper?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Snapper is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Snapper worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is The Snapper okay for kids?

RStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Snapper make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Snapper plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Adapted Out, Adaptation Name Change, and Annoying Younger Sibling.