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Song of Granite

2017Movie1 h 44 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic68–Rotten Tomatoes85%69%

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

Feels like

  • Irish Folk Music Biopic
  • Sean Nós Tradition
  • Melancholic & Reflective
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Slow-Burn Drama
  • Historical Immersion
  • Poetic Visuals
  • Nostalgic Journey
  • Art-House Sensibility

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Pat Collins
Written by
Pat Collins, Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride, Sharon Whooley
Produced by
Alan Maher, Martin Paul-Hus, Jessie Fisk
Music by
Gabor Vadnay, Killian Fitzgerald, Francis Gauthier

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Facts

March 12, 2017 · 1 h 44 min · Drama

Released
March 12, 2017
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Irish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada, Ireland
Available in
8 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Song of Granite?"

Questions about Song of Granite

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Where can I stream Song of Granite?

KanopyMUBIFawesome

In the United States, Song of Granite streams on MUBI, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Song of Granite worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Song of Granite okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Song of Granite plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Song of Granite in English?

IrishEnglish

No, it was made in Irish, with some English.