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In the Land of Saints and Sinners

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In the Land of Saints and Sinners

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Released Mar 29, 2024

1h 46m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Ireland, 1970s. Eager to leave his dark past behind, Finbar Murphy (Liam Neeson) leads a quiet life in the remote coastal town of Glencolmcille, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. But when a menacing crew of terrorists arrive, led by a ruthless woman named Doirean (Kerry Condon), Finbar is drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, forcing him to choose between exposing his secret identity or defending his friends and neighbors.

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Critics Consensus

Well-written and classically constructed, In the Land of Saints and Sinners is one of the better action thrillers Liam Neeson's made in recent years.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

As pleasing as it is to encounter Colm Meaney, Niamh Cusack and Jack Gleeson, they form a parade of wasted ideas and characters who needed far more screen time and development.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 14, 2024

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

As such, there’s a find-and-replace quality to aspects of the writing... But such stock roles are geed up by performances that are stronger than they had to be.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 26, 2024

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Neeson is as sturdy as ever in a role Clint Eastwood might have played 20 years ago and a few thousand miles away. And Condon excels, giving a stock character a shudder of intensity and three dimensions.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 25, 2024

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Matthew Briody

Film Ireland Magazine

Nestled in the natural beauty of Donegal, this film blends the perfect mix of drama and action. In the Land of Saints and Sinners is masterfully crafted with a wholly entertaining premise.

Mar 12, 2025

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It's Liam's best movie in a long time.

Rated: B

Oct 11, 2024

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Philip Bagnall

Loud and Clear Reviews

In The Land of Saints and Sinners has some fine performances and scenery, but it can’t decide on a tone, with awkward results.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 19, 2024

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susan g

The Itish accents were very hard to understand

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Sharon

Learning about the war they had over between the north and south.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Suzanne

I liked that it starred Liam Neeson. One of my favorite actors but this movie was a disappointment as it had too many F bombs, not by him but the other actors. If I didn't have my parents with me, it wouldn't have bothered me as much. Also, the Irish brogue was very thick and dialogue was very often lost on us.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Jeff

Typical Liam N. Action Thriller with possibilties of sequels. Filmed over Beautiful Irish Countryside.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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kay c

slow to start, but Liam Neeson being Liam Neeson is always a thrill.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Deborah

Interesting info of that time period in Ireland however we were left with questions as to what individuals were targeted by the IRA and what they had done.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Robert Lorenz

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Liam Neeson

Finbar Murphy

Kerry Condon

Doireann McCann

Jack Gleeson

Kevin Lynch

Sarah Greene

Sinéad Dougan

Desmond Eastwood

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Synopsis

Ireland, 1970s. Eager to leave his dark past behind, Finbar Murphy (Liam Neeson) leads a quiet life in the remote coastal town of Glencolmcille, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. But when a menacing crew of terrorists arrive, led by a ruthless woman named Doirean (Kerry Condon), Finbar is drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, forcing him to choose between exposing his secret identity or defending his friends and neighbors.

Director: Robert Lorenz
Producer: Markus Barmettler, Philip Lee, Bonnie Timmermann, Kieran Corrigan, Geraldine Hughes, Terry Loane
Screenwriter: Mark Michael McNally, Terry Loane
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: London Town Films, Merlin Films, Saga Film, Bleiberg Entertainment, Facing East Entertainment
Rating: R (Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 29, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $56.8K
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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