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Five Minutes of Heaven

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2009 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Last of the Mohicans, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $364K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel

  • Liam NeesonAlistair Little
  • James NesbittJoe Griffin
  • Anamaria MarincaVika
  • Mark RyderYoung Alistair - 1975
  • Niamh CusackAlistair's Mum - 1975
  • Paul GarrettAlistair's Dad - 1975
  • Gerard JordanJim - 1975
  • Conor MacNeillDave - 1975
  • Diarmuid NoyesAndy - 1975
  • Mathew McElhinneyStuart - 1975