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Brooklyn

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
141K
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Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn (2015)
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An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the liv... Read allAn Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
141K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,860
118
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • John Crowley
    • Writers
      • Nick Hornby
      • Colm Tóibín(novel)
    • Stars
      • Saoirse Ronan
      • Emory Cohen
      • Domhnall Gleeson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Crowley
    • Writers
      • Nick Hornby
      • Colm Tóibín(novel)
    • Stars
      • Saoirse Ronan
      • Emory Cohen
      • Domhnall Gleeson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 335User reviews
    • 299Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 38 wins & 161 nominations total

    Videos11

    Brooklyn
    Trailer 2:38
    Brooklyn
    You Dont Sound Irish
    Clip 1:15
    You Dont Sound Irish
    I Wanna Ask You Somethin
    Clip 1:28
    I Wanna Ask You Somethin
    Your Life Could Be Good Here
    Clip 0:47
    Your Life Could Be Good Here
    A Helping Hand
    Clip 1:00
    A Helping Hand
    Suitable Conversation
    Clip 0:38
    Suitable Conversation
    Id Forgotten This
    Clip 1:14
    Id Forgotten This
    The Rise of Saoirse Ronan
    Clip 3:38
    The Rise of Saoirse Ronan
    Brooklyn - Official Trailer - Out November 2015
    Clip 2:33
    Brooklyn - Official Trailer - Out November 2015
    Saoirse Ronan's Favorite Movie Quotes
    Interview 0:50
    Saoirse Ronan's Favorite Movie Quotes
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    Video 5:14
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    Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen in Brooklyn (2015)
    Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen in Brooklyn (2015)
    Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen in Brooklyn (2015)
    Saoirse Ronan and Eileen O'Higgins in Brooklyn (2015)
    Julie Walters and Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn (2015)
    Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen in Brooklyn (2015)
    John Crowley and Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn (2015)
    Saoirse Ronan and Domhnall Gleeson in Brooklyn (2015)
    John Crowley in Brooklyn (2015)
    Domhnall Gleeson at an event for Brooklyn (2015)
    Saoirse Ronan at an event for Brooklyn (2015)
    Emory Cohen at an event for Brooklyn (2015)

    Top cast

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    Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan
    • Eilis
    Emory Cohen
    Emory Cohen
    • Tony
    Domhnall Gleeson
    Domhnall Gleeson
    • Jim Farrell
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Father Flood
    Hugh Gormley
    • Priest
    • (as Father Matt Glynn)
    Brid Brennan
    Brid Brennan
    • Miss Kelly
    Maeve McGrath
    Maeve McGrath
    • Mary
    Emma Lowe
    Emma Lowe
    • Mrs Brady
    Barbara Drennan
    Barbara Drennan
    • Shabby Woman
    Gillian McCarthy
    Gillian McCarthy
    • Timid Woman
    Fiona Glascott
    Fiona Glascott
    • Rose Lacey
    Jane Brennan
    Jane Brennan
    • Mary Lacey
    Eileen O'Higgins
    Eileen O'Higgins
    • Nancy
    Art Campion
    Art Campion
    • George Sheridan
    • (as Peter Campion)
    Eva Birthistle
    Eva Birthistle
    • Georgina
    James Corscadden
    • Ship Waiter
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Mrs. Kehoe
    Emily Bett Rickards
    Emily Bett Rickards
    • Patty
    • Director
      • John Crowley
    • Writers
      • Nick Hornby
      • Colm Tóibín(novel)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The city of Brooklyn, New York in this movie was actually shot in Montreal, Québec for budgeting reasons, as the production was unable to turn 2015 Brooklyn back into 1950s Brooklyn. Only two days of production were spent in Brooklyn, one in order to create the brownstone exterior shots, and a second to film at Coney Island.
    • Goofs
      Eilis is told by her priest that he's paid for her to take a night school bookkeeping course at Brooklyn College. In the early 1950s there were no tuition fees for full time day students, but night school students had to pay tuition at all of the NYC public colleges.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Eilis: [instructing new immigrant] You have to think like an American. You'll feel so homesick that you'll want to die, and there's nothing you can do about it apart from endure it. But you will, and it won't kill you. And one day the sun will come out - you might not even notice straight away, it'll be that faint. And then you'll catch yourself thinking about something or someone who has no connection with the past. Someone who's only yours. And you'll realize... that this is where your life is.

    • Connections
      Featured in TFI Friday: Episode #7.1 (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Teddy O'Neill
      Traditional

      Arranged by John Carty

      Performed by John Carty, James Blennerhassett, Paul Gurney and Jim Higgins

    User reviews335

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    Top review
    8/10
    Everything a Nicholas Sparks Movie Wishes It Was
    Often movies have a magical quality as you're viewing them. Some will demand your undivided attention, others will hypnotize your senses, leaving them to simply wash over you with their exuberance and classic filmmaking procedures. In the case of John Crowley's "Brooklyn," the latter is certainly the case. There comes a moment in the film when you are taken in by the film's classic style filmmaking, and tenderly thought-provoking performances from its cast. Director Crowley, in partnership with Oscar-nominated scribe Nick Hornby, create a beautiful and sensitive love story that is everything a Nicholas Sparks film adaptation wishes it could be. With a vibrant turn from Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan at the helm, "Brooklyn" utilizes all of its tools in its arsenal to convey a potent message of love and family.

    "Brooklyn" tells the story of Ellis Lacey (Ronan), who in 1950s Ireland and New York, has to choose between two men and two countries. One is the charismatic Italian plumber Tony (Emory Cohen) while the other is the reserved yet sensitive Jim Farrell (Domhnall Gleeson). Both are making a case for Ellis' love.

    The film is helmed with a strong and undeniable confidence from Saoirse Ronan. Feeling the internal battle just pouring out of her in nearly every sense and every scene, Ronan finds Ellis' struggle and wears it on her sleeve. She doesn't just have fear of choice, she goes through a barrage of emotions, and we actively see the character progress in each milestone that she hits throughout. It begins with the yearning and devastating separation from her family in Ireland, before gradually being brought to a yearn for acceptance in a new city. Her mild but rewarding progression into comfort and confidence is shown before being abruptly ripped away when tragedy strikes. Every instance is felt in Ronan's work, all of which is authentically true and vivaciously real. It's one of her best turns, and further proof that her name will be on our lips for quite some years.

    After breaking out with a scene-stealing turn in Derek Cianfrance's "The Place Beyond the Pines," Emory Cohen shows his sensitive and charming side of his range, resulting in an equally measured and tantalizing performance to his co-star. Don't sleep on this kid. Domhnall Gleeson's reservations to Jim Farrell is haunting in a role that doesn't call for many words or emotions. You can see the ache and pain in his movements, desperate for love and an overwhelming feeling of being lost. In a few scenes, Julie Walters as Mrs. Kehoe sustains as a surprisingly comic relief in a very serious drama. Her stoic, passive demeanor is such a treat to watch in her scenes of interaction with the girls of the boarding house in which Ellis is staying.

    Screenwriter Nick Hornby constructs the story with real life emotion, taking very few short cuts for its characters. He allows Ellis' feelings to make the journey in each instance in which she faces them. The foundation of Tony and Ellis is honest, and rings true as something we'd see in any instance within our own lives. Where he really shines in the connection between Ellis and her family. Thousands of miles away, and with little interaction on screen, you are heartbroken and pulled through the ringer as Ronan exemplifies the loss of her family and determination to see them once again. If there is a chink in Hornby's armor, it's the case he creates for the audience for Ellis to stay in Ireland. Up until the second half of the film, Hornby makes his case for New York, I'd only wish he made a more compelling case for Ireland, giving the audience a more fruitful and difficult dilemma in making their own decision about where Ellis should be.

    One must acknowledge how impeccably constructed the film is from head to toe. Crowley assembles a dynamite team behind the camera, who all standout in their own right. Cinematographer Yves Bélanger, with a yellow hue and soft palate, capture the country and the city to stunning results. He frames each scene intimately, capturing the heart and emotion of every word spoken. Production Designer François Séguin and Set Decorator Suzanne Cloutier capture the 50's homes as if plucked from the time period themselves, along with transporting us to a foreign land we can only dream to visit. Odile Dicks- Mireaux's magnetic costume work elevates each performance, allowing the actors to fully engage with their characters and the time. And finally, the music of Michael Brook is a breathtaking swell of emotion, creating moments that will surely bring you to tears.

    "Brooklyn" is a damn fine movie, following all the classic beats that we've grown to love about the most timeless love stories. "Brooklyn" will join the ranks of those timeless stories in the coming years. It's a joyful and heart aching film that stands as one of the year's best, and a sure-fire contender for several Academy Awards.

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    FAQ4

    • Is this film based on a novel?
    • When is the film set?
    • How is the love story in "Brooklyn" a metaphor for the immigrant experience?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • Ireland
    • Official sites
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Бруклін
    • Filming locations
      • Curracloe Beach, Ballinesker, County Wexford, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Wildgaze Films
      • BBC Films
      • Parallel Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,322,743
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $187,281
      • Nov 8, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,402,155
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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