Omagh
Seen it?2005 | 102 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The movie starts at the 1998 bomb attack by the Real IRA at Omagh, Northern Ireland. The attack killed 31 people. Michael Gallagher one of the relatives of the victims starts an examination to bring the people responsible to court.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pete Travis
- Gerard McSorleyMichael Gallagher
- Michèle ForbesPatsy Gallagher
- Brenda FrickerNuala O'Loan
- Stuart GrahamVictor Barker
- Peter BallanceMark Breslin
- Brendan CoyleDetective Sergeant John White
- Ian McElhinneyStanley McCombe
- Stanley TownsendSam Pollock
- Fiona GlascottCathy Gallagher
- Pauline HuttonSharon Gallagher