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The Pier

2011·Movie
1h 24min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
Irish DramaFather-Son ReconciliationGrief and ForgivenessFamily SecretsEmotional HealingBittersweetDialogue-DrivenContemporary Ireland

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Is The Pier worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Pier?

1 h 24 min

The Pier runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Pier in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Pier?

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