The Shipping News(2001)
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The Shipping News Synopsis
An emotionally-beaten man with his young daughter moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.
The Shipping News (2001) is a drama and romance film directed by Lasse Hallström, released on December 18, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 435 ratings.
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström
- Writers:
- Annie Proulx, Robert Nelson Jacobs
- Producers:
- Linda Goldstein Knowlton, Leslie Holleran, Irwin Winkler
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- Christopher Young
- Production:
- Miramax
- Budget:
- $38,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,690,441
- Status:
- Released
The Shipping News (2001) Trailer
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The Shipping News Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Spacey
as Quoyle
Julianne Moore
as Wavey Prowse
Cate Blanchett
as Petal
Judi Dench
as Agnis Hamm
Pete Postlethwaite
as Tert Card
Scott Glenn
as Jack Buggit
Rhys Ifans
as Beaufield Nutbeem
Gordon Pinsent
as Billy Pretty
Jason Behr
as Dennis Buggit
Kate Moennig
as Grace Moosup
Larry Pine
as Bayonet Melville
Jeannetta Arnette
as Silver Melville
Key crew
Directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Annie Proulx and Robert Nelson Jacobs, produced by Linda Goldstein Knowlton, Leslie Holleran and Irwin Winkler.
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The Shipping News Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 435 ratings.
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The Shipping News – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shipping News online?
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The Shipping News (2001) 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 The Shipping News?
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The main cast of The Shipping News (2001) includes Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench and Pete Postlethwaite. The film was directed by Lasse Hallström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shipping News released?
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The Shipping News was released on December 18, 2001 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Shipping News worth watching?
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The Shipping News (2001) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 435 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shipping News?
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Yes. The official The Shipping News trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.