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Jimmy's Hall

2014Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

DramaHistory
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic637.3Rotten Tomatoes78%61%

A slow-burning, moving history movie about history and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

Where Anything Goes and Everyone Belongs.

In Depression-era Ireland, Jimmy Gralton returns home after a decade's exile in America. Witnessing the levels of poverty and oppression, his inner activist reawakens and he seeks to reopen the dance hall that led to his deportation.

Feels like

  • Irish Historical Drama
  • Social Realism
  • Community Spirit
  • Political Resistance
  • Underdog Story
  • Poignant & Reflective
  • Inspiring
  • Humanist
  • Class Struggle

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Ken Loach
Written by
Paul Laverty, Donal O'Kelly
Produced by
Rebecca O'Brien
Music by
George Fenton

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Facts

May 30, 2014 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
May 30, 2014
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish
Made in
United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jimmy's Hall?"

Questions about Jimmy's Hall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jimmy's Hall?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Jimmy's Hall from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Jimmy's Hall worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Jimmy's Hall okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Jimmy's Hall plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Jimmy's Hall a box office flop?

Budget$7 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.