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In America

  • 20022002
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
43K
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In America (2002)
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  • Drama
A family of Irish immigrants adjust to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.A family of Irish immigrants adjust to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.A family of Irish immigrants adjust to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
43K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jim Sheridan
  • Writers
    • Jim Sheridan
    • Naomi Sheridan
    • Kirsten Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Paddy Considine
    • Samantha Morton
    • Djimon Hounsou
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jim Sheridan
  • Writers
    • Jim Sheridan
    • Naomi Sheridan
    • Kirsten Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Paddy Considine
    • Samantha Morton
    • Djimon Hounsou
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 287User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 26 wins & 66 nominations total

    Videos3

    In America
    Trailer 2:01
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    Trailer 2:30
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    Trailer 0:35
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    Photos31

    Sarah Bolger, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Sarah Bolger, Paddy Considine, and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Paddy Considine and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Samantha Morton in In America (2002)
    Sarah Bolger, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Sarah Bolger, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Paddy Considine and Samantha Morton in In America (2002)
    Sarah Bolger and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Sarah Bolger, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Sarah Bolger, Samantha Morton, and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Sarah Bolger, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, and Emma Bolger in In America (2002)
    Djimon Hounsou in In America (2002)

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    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    Samantha Morton
    Samantha Morton
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou
    • Mateoas Mateo
    Sarah Bolger
    Sarah Bolger
    • Christyas Christy
    Emma Bolger
    Emma Bolger
    • Arielas Ariel
    Neal Jones
    Neal Jones
    • Immigration Officer #1as Immigration Officer #1
    Randall Carlton
    Randall Carlton
    • Immigration Officer #2as Immigration Officer #2
    Ciaran Cronin
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Juan Carlos Hernández
    Juan Carlos Hernández
    • Papoas Papo
    • (as Juan Hernandez)
    Nye Heron
    • Blind Manas Blind Man
    Jason Salkey
    Jason Salkey
    • Tonyas Tony
    Rene Millan
    Rene Millan
    • Steveas Steve
    Sara James
    • Papo's Girlfriendas Papo's Girlfriend
    Bob Gallico
    • Theatre Directoras Theatre Director
    Jason Killalee
    • Assistant Theatre Directoras Assistant Theatre Director
    Chary O'Dea
    • Mexican Woman with Childas Mexican Woman with Child
    Adrian Martinez
    Adrian Martinez
    • Shopkeeperas Shopkeeper
    Merrina Millsapp
    • Marinaas Marina
    • Director
      • Jim Sheridan
    • Writers
      • Jim Sheridan
      • Naomi Sheridan
      • Kirsten Sheridan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jim Sheridan said in interview that the character of Frankie, the dead son, was based on Frankie Sheridan, his late brother. The film is dedicated to this Frankie in the end credits.
    • Goofs
      The early scenes, when the family first arrive in New York, are set in summertime, yet they drive through Midtown at night past people dressed in winter clothing, a Christmas-season Target billboard, and the Radio City Music Hall Christmas tree.
    • Quotes

      Johnny: Are you okay little girl?

      Christy: Don't "little girl" me. I've been carrying this family on my back for over a year, ever since Frankie died. He was my brother too. It's not my fault that he's dead. It's not my fault that I'm still alive.

      Johnny: Ah, Christy.

      Christy: Mom was always crying because he was her son. But he was my brother too. I cried too... when no one was looking. I talked to him every night.

      Ariel: She did, Dad.

      Christy: I talked to him every night, until...

      Johnny: ...until when?

      Christy: Until I realized I was talking to myself.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Cat in the Hat/The Cooler/In America/The Last Samurai (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Ezee Does It
      Written by Robert Besdesky (as Beast) and Michael Wallace (as Michael Dwane Wallace)

      Published by Extreme Music Library PLC

      Courtesy of Extreme Music Library PLC

    User reviews287

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A touching, magical film
    'In America' is a film about a family of Irish immigrants who move to Manhattan and face some hard times in America. The story is primarily told through the eyes of the little girls, and they go through the hard times of adjusting to a new life while learning loss and gain. There is a sense of magic and cultural identity in the film, and this makes it even much more touching when told through the eyes of the little girls who have had their lives turned upside down in the search for a new and better life in America. In some places, it is a little too sweet and magical, but I don't think it ruins the film because it is told through the eyes of the girl, and I am certain that many more immigrant families went through experiences like this and even worse than this. I also thought that the acting by the little girls was done well. It's a sweet film; it's a little sad, and it's magical. It just made me feel all warm inside. Go see it for yourself and see if you get caught up in the magic as much as I did.
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    • rebeljenn
    • Dec 30, 2005

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    • Is the film based on a true story?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • East of Harlem
    • Filming locations
      • Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Hell's Kitchen Films
      • East of Harlem (UK) Ltd.
      • Irish Film Industry
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,539,656
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $205,229
      • Nov 30, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,382,911
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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