Angela's Ashes
"The hopes of a mother. The dreams of a father. The fate of a child."
Originally released in 1999. Angela's Ashes is a drama film. directed by Alan Parker. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, and Joe Breen
Synopsis
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (341 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$13M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Emily Watson
as Angela McCourt
Robert Carlyle
as Malachy McCourt
Joe Breen
as Young Frank
Michael Legge
as Older Frank
Ciarán Owens
as Middle Frank
Ronnie Masterson
as Grandma Sheehan
Pauline McLynn
as Aunt Aggie
Liam Carney
as Uncle Pa Keating
Eanna MacLiam
as Uncle Pat
Shane Murray-Corcoran
as Young Malachy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,042,112
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Paramount Pictures
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- David Brown Productions
- Dirty Hands Productions
- Scott Rudin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angela's Ashes about?
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures har...
Who directed Angela's Ashes?
Angela's Ashes was directed by Alan Parker.
How long is Angela's Ashes?
Angela's Ashes has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Angela's Ashes released?
Angela's Ashes was released on December 25, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Angela's Ashes?
The main cast of Angela's Ashes includes Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Michael Legge, Ciarán Owens.
Is Angela's Ashes worth watching?
Angela's Ashes has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 341 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.