Kill the Irishman

2011·Movie
1h 46min·R
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic506.6Rotten Tomatoes63%67%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, a real life story, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The man the mob couldn't kill.

Over the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs detonate in the heart of Cleveland while a turf war raged between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman chronicles Greene's heroic rise from a tough Cleveland neighborhood to become an enforcer in the local mob.
Irish MobsterCleveland CrimeBiographical Crime1970s SettingGang WarfareHistorical AccuracySocial CommentaryViolent ConflictsTense Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Hensleigh, Phil Robinson, Dug Rotstein
Written by:
Jonathan Hensleigh, Jeremy Walters, Rick Porrello
Produced by:
Tara Reid, Mary Vernieu, Al Corley
Composed by:
Patrick Cassidy, John Bissell, Beau Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kill the Irishman

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Where can I stream Kill the Irishman legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloHooplaPluto TVStarzPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Kill the Irishman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kill the Irishman worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kill the Irishman rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Kill the Irishman?

1 h 46 min

Kill the Irishman runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Kill the Irishman based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kill the Irishman?

Critics57
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Kill the Irishman higher (68) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Kill the Irishman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kill the Irishman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kill the Irishman in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kill the Irishman use?

Anti-HeroBased on a True StoryDying SmirkThe Irish MobKosher NostraThe MafiaMob WarWhy Won't You Die?Title DropThis Is Unforgivable!

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Kill the Irishman, including Anti-Hero, Based on a True Story, Dying Smirk.

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