Dancing at Lughnasa(1998)
Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.
Dancing at Lughnasa Synopsis
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) is a drama film directed by Pat O'Connor, released on September 4, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan and Kathy Burke. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Pat O'Connor
- Writers:
- Frank McGuinness, Brian Friel
- Producers:
- Noel Pearson
- Cinematographer:
- Kenneth MacMillan
- Composer:
- Bill Whelan
- Production:
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉ, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
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Meryl Streep in Dancing at Lughnasa
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Dancing at Lughnasa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Kate Mundy
Catherine McCormack
as Christina 'Chrissy' Mundy
Brid Brennan
as Agnes 'Aggie' Mundy
Kathy Burke
as Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy
Sophie Thompson
as Rose 'Rosie' Mundy
Michael Gambon
as Father Jack Mundy
Rhys Ifans
as Gerry Evans
Lorcan Cranitch
as Danny Bradley
- Darrell Johnston
Darrell Johnston
as Michael 'Mike' Mundy
John Kavanagh
as Father Carlin
Marie Mullen
as Vera McLoughlin
Dawn Bradfield
as Sophie McLoughlin
Key crew
Directed by Pat O'Connor, written by Frank McGuinness and Brian Friel, produced by Noel Pearson.
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Dancing at Lughnasa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 54 ratings.
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Dancing at Lughnasa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dancing at Lughnasa online?
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Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dancing at Lughnasa?
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The main cast of Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) includes Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan, Kathy Burke and Sophie Thompson. The film was directed by Pat O'Connor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dancing at Lughnasa released?
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Dancing at Lughnasa was released on September 4, 1998 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Dancing at Lughnasa worth watching?
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Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 54 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 Dancing at Lughnasa?
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