The Closer You Get
"For five desperate Irishmen, the perfect girl is abroad."
Originally released in 2000. The Closer You Get is a comedy film. directed by Aileen Ritchie.
Starring Ian Hart, Sean McGinley, and Niamh Cusack
Synopsis
Irish lads send an ad to the Miami Herald inviting fit and enticing women, between the ages of 20 and 21, to live in their isolated Donegal village. The whole town knows about the ad, and it sharpens everyone's sense of the opportunities for happiness already at hand. Kate, a publican with a young daughter, is separating from her husband and catches the eye of a bachelor sheep farmer. Kieran the butcher realizes that his assistant Siobhan is comely, and then he discovers she's fiery as well. Ollie sends off for Dutch skin magazines that the village postmistress won't release to him. The men, and women, find counsel in their movie-loving priest. Will anyone answer the ad?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
Top Cast
Ian Hart
as Kieran O'Donnell
Sean McGinley
as Ian O'Donnell
Niamh Cusack
as Kate O'Leary
Ruth McCabe
as Mary Mulligan
Ewan Stewart
as Pat O'Leary
Pat Shortt
as Ollie Doyle
Cathleen Bradley
as Siobhan
Sean McDonagh
as Sean Mulligan
Risteard Cooper
as Father Hubert Mallone
Maureen O'Brien
as Dollie Doyle
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Redwave Films
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Closer You Get about?
Irish lads send an ad to the Miami Herald inviting fit and enticing women, between the ages of 20 and 21, to live in their isolated Donegal village. The whole town knows about the ad, and it sharpe...
Who directed The Closer You Get?
The Closer You Get was directed by Aileen Ritchie.
How long is The Closer You Get?
The Closer You Get has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Closer You Get released?
The Closer You Get was released on December 27, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Closer You Get?
The main cast of The Closer You Get includes Ian Hart, Sean McGinley, Niamh Cusack, Ruth McCabe, Ewan Stewart.