Angela's Ashes
Seen it?1999 | 145 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 122K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Parker
- Emily WatsonAngela McCourt
- Robert CarlyleMalachy McCourt
- Joe BreenYoung Frank
- Michael LeggeOlder Frank
- Ciarán OwensMiddle Frank
- Ronnie MastersonGrandma Sheehan
- Pauline McLynnAunt Aggie
- Liam CarneyUncle Pa Keating
- Eanna MacLiamUncle Pat
- Shane Murray-CorcoranYoung Malachy