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Play trailer 1:50 Poster for Brooklyn PG-13 Released Nov 25, 2015 1h 52m Romance History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Young Irish immigrant Eilis Lace (Saoirse Ronan) navigates her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother's home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her past disrupts her new vivacity, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
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Brooklyn buttresses outstanding performances from Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen with a rich period drama that tugs at the heartstrings as deftly as it satisfies the mind.

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Adam Nayman Cinema Scope Brooklyn arrives duly hyped, and disappoints just as reliably. Sep 28, 2017 Full Review Claudia Puig The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE (Japan) Brooklyn is one of the best films ever made about leaving one's homeland in search of a better life, and forging a new path. [Full review in Japanese] Rated: 4/4 Dec 19, 2016 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Brooklyn is marvelous, watching it as close to pure bliss as any cinematic confectionary treat as I could possibly have imagined myself. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 18, 2016 Full Review Michael Cook KARK-TV One of my all-time favorite movies. Rated: 10/10 Feb 15, 2025 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film I’m a sucker for a good romance. I’m an even bigger sucker when it’s rooted in rich themes and concepts that shine throughout the film. Brooklyn‘s main romance is palpable and breathtakingly beautiful but it’s also cemented in something else. Aug 2, 2024 Full Review Ankit Ojha Cinema Elite ["Brooklyn" is] s a gorgeous filmgoing experience that draws you into the life of its protagonist and her existential trysts as an immigrant and—before that—in her stifling social structure. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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umakanth r This one really hit me. It’s simple, emotional, and so beautifully made. Saoirse Ronan says more with her eyes than most actors say with full monologues. The movie isn’t loud or dramatic, but the emotions run deep. That feeling of being stuck between two worlds one old and one new it stays with you. Also, it’s probably the most polite love triangle I’ve ever seen. #BrooklynFilm #SaoirseRonan #HeartfeltCinema #DesiWhoLovesDrama Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review s c Beautiful movie. Beautiful music. Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen have such great chemistry. They are both amazing actors. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Melat A Wonderful story and the romance was so good I felt sick with giddiness throughout the first half. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Stephen C 1 hour and 52 minutes of falling in love with your future mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review paul o A good film, helped me understand the role of immigrants in the US way back. Interesting to see Julie Walters playing a landlady. Wasn’t sure, for a long time, that it was her. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Victoria P This is a simple yet beautiful, elegant and poignant film. It makes you want to cry and smile simultaneously. For a moment it rescued my lost faith that life may still be worth living in spite of all its twists and turns. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Young Irish immigrant Eilis Lace (Saoirse Ronan) navigates her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother's home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her past disrupts her new vivacity, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
Director
John Crowley
Producer
Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
Screenwriter
Nick Hornby
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Production Co
Item 7, Parallel Films, Wildgaze Films, Finola Dwyer Prods.
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Scene of Sexuality)
Genre
Romance, History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 25, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$38.3M
Runtime
1h 52m
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