Angela's Ashes(1999)
The hopes of a mother. The dreams of a father. The fate of a child.
Angela's Ashes Synopsis
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.
Angela's Ashes (1999) is a drama film directed by Alan Parker, released on December 25, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen and Michael Legge. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 360 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Parker
- Writers:
- Frank McCourt, Laura Jones, Alan Parker
- Producers:
- David Brown, Scott Rudin, Alan Parker
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Seresin
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, David Brown Productions, Dirty Hands Productions, Scott Rudin Productions
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,042,112
- Status:
- Released
Angela's Ashes (1999) Trailer
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Angela's Ashes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emily Watson
as Angela McCourt
Robert Carlyle
as Malachy McCourt
Joe Breen
as Young Frank
Michael Legge
as Older Frank
Ciarán Owens
as Middle Frank
Ronnie Masterson
as Grandma Sheehan
Pauline McLynn
as Aunt Aggie
Liam Carney
as Uncle Pa Keating
Eanna MacLiam
as Uncle Pat
Shane Murray-Corcoran
as Young Malachy
Devon Murray
as Middle Malachy
Peter Halpin
as Older Malachy
Key crew
Directed by Alan Parker, written by Frank McCourt, Laura Jones and Alan Parker, produced by David Brown, Scott Rudin and Alan Parker.
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Angela's Ashes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 360 ratings.
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Angela's Ashes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Angela's Ashes online?
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Angela's Ashes (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Angela's Ashes?
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The main cast of Angela's Ashes (1999) includes Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Michael Legge and Ciarán Owens. The film was directed by Alan Parker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Angela's Ashes released?
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Angela's Ashes was released on December 25, 1999 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Angela's Ashes worth watching?
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Angela's Ashes (1999) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 360 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Angela's Ashes?
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Yes. The official Angela's Ashes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.