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In America

Play trailer Poster for In America PG-13 Released Nov 26, 2003 1h 43m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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The Sullivan family emigrates from Ireland to New York City as father Johnny (Paddy Considine) chases his dream of being an actor. Living in a small Hell's Kitchen apartment, the family settles into American life despite their deplorable living conditions. Wife Sarah (Samantha Morton) works at an ice parlor while Johnny looks for work as an actor, both haunted by memories of their dead son, Frankie. Daughter Christie (Sarah Bolger) documents the family's American journey with a video camera.
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A rich and moving story about an immigrant family adjusting to life in New York.

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David Ansen Newsweek The feelings Sheridan evokes in the last scenes are earned: they encapsulate the whole story. And they stay with you long after it's over. Mar 12, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Moving but slightly graphic; mature teens only. Rated: 4/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Meredith Brody Chicago Reader The result is a blend of kitchen-sink and magical realism: sentimental, but well acted and freshly observed. Oct 17, 2007 Full Review Jeff Mitchell Phoenix Film Festival The stressful carnival scene is so skillfully crafted, you'll need to find a mirror to determine if your hair turned white. Rated: 4/4 Jul 3, 2023 Full Review Eve Tushnet Patheos A haunting, subtle story, making the movie's comedy more gentle and its sorrows somewhat more shared... Dec 20, 2021 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Should be talked about more as one of the great American movies. Incredible Rated: 9/10 May 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Julian Rex M In America strains to find its place between silly and sad while also remaining compelling, but an assured screenplay, committed performances, and gorgeous direction by Jim Sheridan allow the film to be a highly relatable, if imperfect, exploration of belonging to this day. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review M C I felt sorrow and sadness when this movie was over because of the way it triggered so many emotions while I watched it-it’s silly, but it was that amazing. Im not a movie buff and I probably like less than 40 movies but this was special! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Jason P Every time I watch this film I cry. You can't ask much more of a film and the music is outstanding as well. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Jeremy S Paddy is excellent as always. It's a few years since I watched this but it remains the movie that made me into the biggest emotional mess. I wept. Hard. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/03/23 Full Review Audience Member It starts out too slow were as my wife made me turn it off by the E.T. movie scene. I watched it by myself later and really enjoyed it. A lot of symbolism as Mateo dies, Sarah Mateo is brought to life. A dying man teaches a living man about life, etc. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie was superb. It had such an amazing story line, fantastic acting, and the two major stars of the movie, the younger girls, did such a mature and incredible job handling their parts. I loved the feel good story, the family background, and the way it portrays a life in struggle and in good times. I would highly recommend this to anyone. A wonderful family movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jim Sheridan

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Samantha Morton

Sarah

Paddy Considine

Johnny

Sarah Bolger

Christy

Emma Bolger

Ariel

Djimon Hounsou

Mateo

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Synopsis The Sullivan family emigrates from Ireland to New York City as father Johnny (Paddy Considine) chases his dream of being an actor. Living in a small Hell's Kitchen apartment, the family settles into American life despite their deplorable living conditions. Wife Sarah (Samantha Morton) works at an ice parlor while Johnny looks for work as an actor, both haunted by memories of their dead son, Frankie. Daughter Christie (Sarah Bolger) documents the family's American journey with a video camera.
Director
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Paul Myler, Arthur Lappin
Screenwriter
Jim Sheridan
Distributor
20th Century Fox, Fox
Production Co
Hell's Kitchen Films
Rating
PG-13 (Sexuality|Brief Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 26, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.5M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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