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Summary
An Irish-American dwarf chronicles his post-World War II immigration with his mother and her affair with a married official.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 67Audiences 68GoodWatch 65
Tomatometer67%
Audience score70%
IMDb6.5
Running time
1 h 41 min
A typical length for dramas, −8 min on the typical 109
typical 109101Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 2 countries
Released
1995
September 15, 1995
31 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceWarLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
France
Ireland
United Kingdom
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
and 8 more19 people
- CWCorban WalkerFrank Bois
- Anne ParillaudBernadette
- Gabriel ByrneJack Kelly
- Matt DillonTerry Klout
- RDRudi DaviesEmma
- Georgina CatesYoung Emma
- Dearbhla MolloyEffa Kelly
- Niall TóibínHandy Paige
- VBVictoria BegejaAnne Marie Bois
- Jean-Claude FrissungAlbert Bois
- John S. DaviesTobin
Barbara Alyn WoodsMarcia- JFJessie-Ann FriendLisa
- AHAmber HiblerCharleen
Owen RoeSenior Customs Officer- DMDarren MonksYoung Man in Cinema
Colin FarrellYoung Man in Cinema (uncredited)- MDMartin DunneFriend at Wedding (uncredited)
- DPDerry PowerFriend at Wedding (uncredited)
Directing · 1
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg Director
Writing · 3
- Ronan O'Leary Screenplay
- Chet Raymo Screenplay
- Chet Raymo Novel
Production · 4
- Noel Pearson Producer
- Juel Bestrop Casting
- Nuala Moiselle Casting
- Seamus Byrne Line Producer
Camera · 2
- Paul Laufer Director of Photography
- John Moore Clapper Loader
Editing · 1
- Ruth Foster Editor
Sound · 1
- Elmer Bernstein Original Music Composer
Art · 2
- Frank Conway Production Design
- David Walley Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 7
- Joan Bergin Costume Design
- Fiona Connon Makeup Artist
- Margot Wilson Assistant Makeup Artist
- Driscoll Calder Assistant Makeup Artist
- Catherine Conrad Assistant Hairstylist
- Orla Carrol Hairstylist
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