Dancing at Lughnasa
Seen it?1998 | 96 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pat O'Connor
- Meryl StreepKate Mundy
- Catherine McCormackChristina 'Chrissy' Mundy
- Brid BrennanAgnes 'Aggie' Mundy
- Kathy BurkeMargaret 'Maggie' Mundy
- Sophie ThompsonRose 'Rosie' Mundy
- Michael GambonFather Jack Mundy
- Rhys IfansGerry Evans
- Lorcan CranitchDanny Bradley
- Darrell JohnstonMichael 'Mike' Mundy
- John KavanaghFather Carlin