Dancing at Lughnasa
"Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people."
Originally released in 1998. Dancing at Lughnasa is a drama film. directed by Pat O'Connor.
Starring Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, and Brid Brennan
Synopsis
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (51 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
Top Cast
Meryl Streep
as Kate Mundy
Catherine McCormack
as Christina 'Chrissy' Mundy
Brid Brennan
as Agnes 'Aggie' Mundy
Kathy Burke
as Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy
Sophie Thompson
as Rose 'Rosie' Mundy
Michael Gambon
as Father Jack Mundy
Rhys Ifans
as Gerry Evans
Lorcan Cranitch
as Danny Bradley
Darrell Johnston
as Michael 'Mike' Mundy
John Kavanagh
as Father Carlin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- RTÉ
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dancing at Lughnasa about?
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
Who directed Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa was directed by Pat O'Connor.
How long is Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Dancing at Lughnasa released?
Dancing at Lughnasa was released on September 4, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dancing at Lughnasa?
The main cast of Dancing at Lughnasa includes Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan, Kathy Burke, Sophie Thompson.