Ironweed(1987)
Hard times and Good times. Francis and Helen.
Ironweed Synopsis
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Ironweed (1987) is a drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, released on December 18, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker and Michael O'Keefe. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- Héctor Babenco
- Writers:
- William Kennedy, William Kennedy
- Producers:
- Keith Barish, Marcia Nasatir
- Cinematographer:
- Lauro Escorel
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Taft Entertainment Pictures, Keith Barish Productions
- Budget:
- $27,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Ironweed (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ironweed before you stream it.
Ironweed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Nicholson
as Francis Phelan
Meryl Streep
as Helen Archer
Carroll Baker
as Annie Phelan
Michael O'Keefe
as Billy
Diane Venora
as Peg
Fred Gwynne
as Oscar Reo
Margaret Whitton
as Katrina
Tom Waits
as Rudy
Jake Dengel
as Pee Wee
Nathan Lane
as Harold Allen
James Gammon
as Reverend Chester
Laura Esterman
as Nora
Key crew
Directed by Héctor Babenco, written by William Kennedy and William Kennedy, produced by Keith Barish and Marcia Nasatir.
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Ironweed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 146 ratings.
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Ironweed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ironweed online?
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Ironweed (1987) is available to stream on MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ironweed?
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The main cast of Ironweed (1987) includes Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe and Diane Venora. The film was directed by Héctor Babenco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ironweed released?
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Ironweed was released on December 18, 1987 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Ironweed worth watching?
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Ironweed (1987) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 146 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 Ironweed?
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Yes. The official Ironweed trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.