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Five Minutes of Heaven

2009Movie1 h 29 minR

CrimeDrama
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IMDb6.5Metacritic627.3Rotten Tomatoes76%60%

A deeply moving, tense crime movie about politics and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

To face the future, they must face the past.

The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.

Feels like

  • Northern Ireland Conflict
  • Reconciliation
  • Guilt and Forgiveness
  • Psychological Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Character-Driven
  • Intense Performances
  • Somber
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Oliver Hirschbiegel
Written by
Guy Hibbert
Produced by
Stephen Wright, Eoin O'Callaghan
Music by
David Holmes, Leo Abrahams

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Facts

January 19, 2009 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
January 19, 2009
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Ireland
Box office
$364,355
Available in
37 countries