Route Irish
Seen it?2011 | 109 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A private security contractor in Iraq rejects the official explanation of his friend's death and sets out to uncover the truth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Loach
- Mark WomackFergus
- John BishopFrankie
- Andrea LoweRachel
- Geoff BellWalker
- Jack FortuneHaynes
- Talib HamafrajHarim
- Jamie MichieJamie
- Najwa NimriMarisol
- Stephen LordStephen
- Gary CargillUndertaker