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Agnes Browne

Name: Agnes Browne
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-11-08
Cast: Anjelica Huston, Marion O'Dwyer, Niall O'Shea, Ciarán Owens, Roxanna Nic Liam

1999 | 92 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Set in Dublin in 1967, the story of feisty woman, who along with her seven children, learns to cope with adversity after the unexpected death of her husband.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$149K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anjelica Huston

Anjelica HustonAgnes Browne
Marion O'DwyerMarion Monks
Niall O'SheaMark Browne
Ciarán OwensFrankie Browne
Roxanna Nic LiamCathy Browne
Carl PowerSimon Browne
Mark PowerDermot Browne
Gareth O'ConnorRory Browne
James LappinTrevor Browne
Ray WinstoneMr. Billy