Ironweed movie poster

Ironweed

"Hard times and Good times. Francis and Helen."

December 18, 1987 2h 23m 6.3/10 (139 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Ironweed is a drama film. directed by Héctor Babenco. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, and Carroll Baker

Synopsis

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 18, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 2h 23m 143 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (139 votes)
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Budget $27M Production budget
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Box Office $7.3M 0.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$27,000,000
Revenue
$7,300,000

Production Companies

  • Taft Entertainment Pictures
  • Keith Barish Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ironweed about?

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

Who directed Ironweed?

Ironweed was directed by Héctor Babenco.

How long is Ironweed?

Ironweed has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).

When was Ironweed released?

Ironweed was released on December 18, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ironweed?

The main cast of Ironweed includes Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe, Diane Venora.

Is Ironweed worth watching?

Ironweed has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 139 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.