Five Minutes of Heaven(2009)
To face the future, they must face the past.
Five Minutes of Heaven Synopsis
The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.
Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, released on January 19, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Liam Neeson, James Nesbitt, Anamaria Marinca and Mark Ryder. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 230 ratings.
- Director:
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Writers:
- Guy Hibbert
- Producers:
- Eoin O'Callaghan, Stephen Wright
- Cinematographer:
- Ruairí O'Brien
- Composer:
- Leo Abrahams
- Production:
- Pathe, BBC Film, Big Fish Films, Ruby Films, Element Pictures
- Revenue:
- $364,355
- Status:
- Released
Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) Trailer
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Five Minutes of Heaven Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liam Neeson
as Alistair Little
James Nesbitt
as Joe Griffin
Anamaria Marinca
as Vika
Mark Ryder
as Young Alistair - 1975
Niamh Cusack
as Alistair's Mum - 1975
- Paul Garrett
Paul Garrett
as Alistair's Dad - 1975
Gerard Jordan
as Jim - 1975
Conor MacNeill
as Dave - 1975
Diarmuid Noyes
as Andy - 1975
- Mathew McElhinney
Mathew McElhinney
as Stuart - 1975
Barry McEvoy
as Joe's Chauffeur
Richard Dormer
as Michael
Key crew
Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, written by Guy Hibbert, produced by Eoin O'Callaghan and Stephen Wright.
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Five Minutes of Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 230 ratings.
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Five Minutes of Heaven – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Five Minutes of Heaven online?
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Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) is available to stream on Philo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Five Minutes of Heaven?
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The main cast of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) includes Liam Neeson, James Nesbitt, Anamaria Marinca, Mark Ryder and Niamh Cusack. The film was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five Minutes of Heaven released?
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Five Minutes of Heaven was released on January 19, 2009 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Five Minutes of Heaven worth watching?
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Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 230 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Five Minutes of Heaven?
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