tmdb66259745
7/10Excellent, thought provoking film and actually very well balanced.
Reviewed on October 12, 2018
Black '47(2018)
In Ireland’s darkest hour vengeance shines a light
6.6(340)1h 40m2018-09-05
Drama
Black '47 Synopsis
In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.
Black '47 (2018) is a drama film directed by Lance Daly, released on September 5, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Stephen Rea and Freddie Fox. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 340 ratings.
- Director:
- Lance Daly
- Writers:
- P.J. Dillon, Pierce Ryan, Eugene O’Brien
- Producers:
- Macdara Kelleher, Tim O'Hair, Arcadiy Golubovich
- Cinematographer:
- Declan Quinn
- Composer:
- Brian Byrne
- Production:
- Fastnet Films, Primeridian Entertainment, Samsa Film, uMedia, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Wild Atlantic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Black '47 (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Black '47 before you stream it.
Black '47 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugo Weaving
as Hannah
James Frecheville
as Feeney
Stephen Rea
as Conneely
Freddie Fox
as Pope
Barry Keoghan
as Hobson
Moe Dunford
as Fitzgibbon
Sarah Greene
as Ellie
Jim Broadbent
as Lord Kilmichael
Dermot Crowley
as Bolton
Ruairí Heading
as Coyne
Aidan McArdle
as Cronin
Fiach Kunz
as D'Arcy
Key crew
Directed by Lance Daly, written by P.J. Dillon, Pierce Ryan and Eugene O’Brien, produced by Macdara Kelleher, Tim O'Hair and Arcadiy Golubovich.
Explore more Drama titles
Black '47 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 340 ratings.
Joe
3/10Awful! Bad acting, casting of an Australian as the main character when it's about a big part of Irish history, implausible moments, and an all-round mockery of the greatest tragedy in Irish history. Shameful!
Reviewed on October 24, 2018
Stephen Campbell
8/10**_Not really the Famine film we were promised, but still a decent thriller_** > _A mother's heart was marble-clad, her eye was fierce and wild,/A hungry Demon lurked therein, while gazing on her child./The mother-love was warm and true; the Want was long withstood -/Strength failed at last; she gorged the flesh - the offspring of her blood._ - Anonymous; "Thanatos, 1849" I'm not going to lie – I fully expected to…
Reviewed on May 22, 2019
SWITCH.
6/10An exploration of a gruelling moment in Irish history, ‘Black ‘47’ toys with notions of ethics in an amoral world, questioning the very existence of redemption and showing the guy on the white horse as a reluctant, mournful participant in a (possibly) never-ending cycle of violence. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-black-47-a-bleak-historical-revenge-western
Reviewed on July 10, 2019
You may also like
7.3
Angela's Ashes
1999
7.3
Gangs of New York
2002
6.7
Bring Them Down
2025
7.9
In the Name of the Father
1993
6.6
The Wonder
2022
7.8
Papillon
1973
6.7
Veronica Guerin
2003
7.2
Hunger
2008
6.8
Kill the Irishman
2011
7.1
Witness
1985
7.7
Cool Hand Luke
1967
6.1
Five Minutes of Heaven
2009
6.1
The Humans
2021
6.7
The Bluff
2026
7.1
The Siege of Jadotville
2016
7.0
The Road
2009
7.4
Miller's Crossing
1990
7.3
Good Boy
2026
6.0
Harvest
2025
7.3
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
2006
Movies similar to Black '47
6.3
Black Sun: The Nanking Massacre
1995
4.2
The Hooked Generation
1968
3.1
Antihuman
2017
6.5
Piccadilly
1929
6.3
Twice Bitten
2021
2.0
The Legend of Jack and Diane
2023
7.0
The Barber of Siberia
1998
6.8
Night Nurse
1931
5.5
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime
2010
5.7
The Heart of Justice
1992
6.4
The Body of My Enemy
1976
10.0
Saino
1988
The Struggle
2018
6.7
Brother
2010
6.2
A Man of No Importance
1994
7.4
The Only Son
1936
5.9
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery
2006
6.5
Shake Hands with the Devil
1959
7.4
February 15, 1839
2001
5.8
The Old Way
2023
Black '47 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black '47 online?
+
Black '47 (2018) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black '47?
+
The main cast of Black '47 (2018) includes Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Stephen Rea, Freddie Fox and Barry Keoghan. The film was directed by Lance Daly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black '47 released?
+
Black '47 was released on September 5, 2018 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Black '47 worth watching?
+
Black '47 (2018) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 340 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 Black '47?
+
Yes. The official Black '47 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.