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Ryan's Daughter

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1970 | 206 min | Romance, History, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Oscars and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. 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 romantics and history buffs. If you loved Gangs of New York or Michael Collins, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 26 min.
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

In the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married schoolteacher in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor, Academy Awards: Best Cinematography. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 1 more Golden Globe and 10 BAFTAs. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $31 million worldwide on a $13 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 181K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Lean

  • Robert MitchumCharles
  • Trevor HowardFather Collins
  • Christopher JonesMajor Doryan
  • John MillsMichael
  • Leo McKernThomas Ryan
  • Sarah MilesRosy
  • Barry FosterTim O'Leary
  • Marie KeanMrs. McCardle
  • Arthur O'SullivanMr. McCardle
  • Evin CrowleyMoureen