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Calvary

  • 20142014
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 42min
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
58K
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Brendan Gleeson in Calvary (2014)
Father James is a good priest who is faced with sinister and troubling circumstances brought about by a mysterious member of his parish. Although he continues to comfort his own fragile daughter and reach out to help members of his church with their various scurrilous moralâ€â€�and often comicâ€â€�problems, he feels sinister forces closing in, and begins to wonder if he will have the courage to face his own personal Calvary.
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After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
58K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Michael McDonagh
  • Writer
    • John Michael McDonagh
  • Stars
    • Brendan Gleeson
    • Chris O'Dowd
    • Kelly Reilly
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Michael McDonagh
  • Writer
    • John Michael McDonagh
  • Stars
    • Brendan Gleeson
    • Chris O'Dowd
    • Kelly Reilly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 215User reviews
    • 298Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 32 nominations

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:21
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    UK Trailer
    Trailer 2:13
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    Featurette 4:23
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    Photos109

    Aidan Gillen and Brendan Gleeson in Calvary (2014)
    Kelly Reilly in Calvary (2014)
    Brendan Gleeson in Calvary (2014)
    Brendan Gleeson and Orla O'Rourke in Calvary (2014)
    Brendan Gleeson and Chris O'Dowd in Calvary (2014)
    Brendan Gleeson and Kelly Reilly in Calvary (2014)
    Kelly Reilly and Chris O'Dowd at an event for Calvary (2014)
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    Kelly Reilly and Chris O'Dowd at an event for Calvary (2014)
    Isaach De Bankolé, John Michael McDonagh, Kelly Reilly, and Chris O'Dowd at an event for Calvary (2014)
    Chris O'Dowd at an event for Calvary (2014)
    Kelly Reilly at an event for Calvary (2014)

    Top cast

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    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Father Jamesas Father James
    Chris O'Dowd
    Chris O'Dowd
    • Jack Brennanas Jack Brennan
    Kelly Reilly
    Kelly Reilly
    • Fiona Lavelleas Fiona Lavelle
    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • Dr. Frank Harteas Dr. Frank Harte
    Dylan Moran
    Dylan Moran
    • Michael Fitzgeraldas Michael Fitzgerald
    Isaach De Bankolé
    Isaach De Bankolé
    • Simonas Simon
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • The Writeras The Writer
    Marie-Josée Croze
    Marie-Josée Croze
    • Teresaas Teresa
    Domhnall Gleeson
    Domhnall Gleeson
    • Freddie Joyceas Freddie Joyce
    David Wilmot
    David Wilmot
    • Father Learyas Father Leary
    Pat Shortt
    Pat Shortt
    • Brendan Lynchas Brendan Lynch
    Gary Lydon
    • Inspector Stantonas Inspector Stanton
    Killian Scott
    Killian Scott
    • Milo Herlihyas Milo Herlihy
    Orla O'Rourke
    Orla O'Rourke
    • Veronica Brennanas Veronica Brennan
    Owen Sharpe
    Owen Sharpe
    • Leoas Leo
    David McSavage
    David McSavage
    • Bishop Garret Montgomeryas Bishop Garret Montgomery
    Mícheál Óg Lane
    • Mícheálas Mícheál
    Mark O'Halloran
    Mark O'Halloran
    • Prison Officeras Prison Officer
    • Director
      • John Michael McDonagh
    • Writer
      • John Michael McDonagh
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Father James is a small-town priest in Ireland whose Sunday confessionals suddenly include a threat to kill him in a week's time as a matter of principle. Deeply troubled and conflicted about how to respond, Father James tries to go on with his calling through that week. However, that proves impossible as he is confronted with a troubling variety of spiritual challenges from both his estranged daughter and his own parishioners. In those dispiriting struggles, Father James' life begins to fall apart as time runs out towards a confrontation that seems to crystallize his values and what he wants his life to be. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    priestdeath threatconfessionalcatholic churchpriest's daughter50 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Killing a priest on a Sunday. That'll be a good one.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The role of Freddie Joyce is played by Brendan Gleeson's real-life son Domhnall Gleeson. The two actors share only one scene together.
    • Quotes

      Jack Brennan: I think she's bipolar, or lactose intolerant, one of the two.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits are inter-cut with empty shots of every main location that Father James Lavelle and his daughter Fiona had a significant conversation in.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 5 March 2014 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      The Dolphins
      Written and Performed by Fred Neil

      Published by BMG Rights Management Ltd

      Licensed Courtesy of EMI Records LTD

    User reviews215

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Calvary - Utterly Superb.
    Calvary

    Honestly, for those of you who haven't seen this film, go and see it. It's absolutely fantastic!

    Brendan Gleeson gives a stunning performance as a troubled priest who has to come to terms with something shocking that he has been told will happen. It paints a brutal, realistic and yet original picture of modern Ireland. All the characters in the film are exaggerated representations of the types of people you get in Ireland today IMO. The story is touching, emotional, real and unforgettable.

    My favourite film of 2014 so far. If you liked In Bruges or The Guard or even Seven Psychopaths, see this film. It's darker than all three of those films and it's hard to watch at times but honestly, it's worth it.

    A beautifully dark film, with lashings of black humour and some lovely one liners. Just make sure to laugh at the appropriate parts, some viewers in my cinema laughed at the opening line! (once/if you see it you'll understand) I hope audiences outside of the UK and Ireland can enjoy it. I implore you to see it. 9/10, a must see!
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    • georgetdavies
    • May 17, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • FOX Searchlight (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Голгофа
    • Filming locations
      • Strandhill, County Sligo, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Screen Ireland
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,600,006
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $74,149
      • Aug 3, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,887,741
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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