The Snapper
Seen it?1993 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Parenthood, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- Colm MeaneyDessie Curley
- Tina KellegherSharon Curley
- Ruth McCabeKay Curley
- Eanna MacLiamCraig Curley
- Peter RowenSonny Curley
- Joanne GerrardLisa Curley
- Colm O'ByrneDarren Curley
- Ciara DuffyKimberley Curley
- Fionnuala MurphyJackie O'Keefe
- Karen WoodleyYvonne Burgess