Jimmy's Hall
Seen it?2014 | 106 min | History, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. 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 history buffs. If you loved Belfast or Seabiscuit, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In Depression-era Ireland, Jimmy Gralton returns home after a decade's exile in America. Witnessing the levels of poverty and oppression, his inner activist reawakens and he seeks to reopen the dance hall that led to his deportation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Loach
- Barry WardJames Gralton
- Simone KirbyOonagh
- Jim NortonFather Sheridan
- Andrew ScottFather Seamus
- Brían F. O'ByrneCommander O'Keefe
- Francis MageeMossie
- Karl GearySeán
- Shane CullenGuard
- Sean Fox
- Sorcha FoxMolly