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The Commitments

  • 19911991
  • K-8K-8
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
36K
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POPULARITY
2,347
1,791
The Commitments (1991)
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Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class.Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class.Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
36K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,347
1,791
  • Director
    • Alan Parker
  • Writers
    • Roddy Doyle(novel)
    • Dick Clement(screenplay)
    • Ian La Frenais(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Arkins
    • Michael Aherne
    • Angeline Ball
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alan Parker
  • Writers
    • Roddy Doyle(novel)
    • Dick Clement(screenplay)
    • Ian La Frenais(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Arkins
    • Michael Aherne
    • Angeline Ball
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 127User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 13 nominations total

    Videos2

    The Commitments: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Trailer 1:58
    The Commitments: 25th Anniversary Edition
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    Trailer 0:29
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    Photos130

    Angeline Ball, Dave Finnegan, Bronagh Gallagher, Félim Gormley, Glen Hansard, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Ken McCluskey, and Andrew Strong in The Commitments (1991)
    Andrew Strong in The Commitments (1991)
    Angeline Ball, Dave Finnegan, Bronagh Gallagher, Félim Gormley, Glen Hansard, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Ken McCluskey, and Andrew Strong in The Commitments (1991)
    Angeline Ball, Bronagh Gallagher, and Maria Doyle Kennedy in The Commitments (1991)
    Félim Gormley and Johnny Murphy in The Commitments (1991)
    The Commitments (1991)
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    Top cast

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    Robert Arkins
    Robert Arkins
    • Jimmy Rabbitte
    Michael Aherne
    Michael Aherne
    • Steven Clifford
    Angeline Ball
    Angeline Ball
    • Imelda Quirke
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    • Natalie Murphy
    • (as Maria Doyle)
    Dave Finnegan
    • Mickah Wallace
    Bronagh Gallagher
    Bronagh Gallagher
    • Bernie McGloughlin
    Félim Gormley
    Félim Gormley
    • Dean Fay
    Glen Hansard
    Glen Hansard
    • Outspan Foster
    Dick Massey
    • Billy Mooney
    Johnny Murphy
    Johnny Murphy
    • Joey 'The Lips' Fagan
    Ken McCluskey
    Ken McCluskey
    • Derek Scully
    • (as Kenneth McCluskey)
    Andrew Strong
    Andrew Strong
    • Deco Cuffe
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Mr. Rabbitte
    Anne Kent
    Anne Kent
    • Mrs. Rabbitte
    Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr
    • Sharon Rabbitte
    Gerard Cassoni
    • Darren Rabbitte
    Ruth Fairclough
    • Rabbitte Twin
    Lindsay Fairclough
    • Rabbitte Twin
    • Director
      • Alan Parker
    • Writers
      • Roddy Doyle(novel) (screenplay)
      • Dick Clement(screenplay)
      • Ian La Frenais(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The kid on the skateboard who appears outside Jimmy's window during the first third of the movie when the band are recruiting members is Peter Rowen, the then boy from the covers of U2's "Boy" (1980) and "War" (1983) albums. At the time this movie was filmed, he owned a skate shop in Dublin and was a champion skateboarder.
    • Goofs
      When "The Commitments" play in their last gig, there is a big brass accompaniment. They are supposed just two. It's best heard during "In the Midnight Hour": there's a tenor saxophone from nowhere playing.
    • Quotes

      Jimmy Rabbitte: Do you not get it, lads? The Irish are the blacks of Europe. And Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland. And the Northside Dubliners are the blacks of Dublin. So say it once, say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Commitments: Try a Little Tenderness (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Mustang Sally
      Written by Mack Rice
      Performed by Andrew Strong, with Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Bronagh Gallagher

    User reviews127

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Excellent story about the rise and fall of Irish "saviors of soul".
    Alan Parker's brilliant directing effort on THE COMMITMENTS really shines. More than an entertaining spectacle, it has a whole lot of influence on the soul music circuit. Shots of Dublin city life are nicely photographed. The musical acts are extremely well talented and well done, if only the occasional dialogue breaks didn't interrupt the awesome sound. There could've been some more new tunes instead of old ones, but it's amazing to discover the fictional band's lead singer pull them off out of his lungs. Phenomenal! At least you can try to find the soundtrack album. One thing stands out the best: the casting. We need more of today's movies to do the same thing: to provide creative acting talents. The musical genre of modern Hollywood needed something like this to keep it afloat. Highly recommended!
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    • emm
    • Feb 2, 1999

    FAQ8

    • Is "The Commitments" based on a book?
    • Who are, and in what order did Jimmy put together, the musicians for The Commitments?
    • What other names were suggested for the band before they chose "The Commitments"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1991 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Camino a la fama
    • Filming locations
      • St Francis Xavier's Church, Gardiner Street, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Beacon Communications
      • Beacon Pictures
      • Dirty Hands Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,919,570
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $271,333
      • Aug 18, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,919,570
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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