Official movie poster for The Shore (2011), a drama comedy film

The Shore(2011)

6.0(24)29m2011-02-10
DramaComedy

The Shore Synopsis

Two boyhood best friends are divided by 25 years of misunderstanding amidst the escalating conflict in Northern Ireland. The two boys’ lives take very different paths until Joe returns for the first time to his homeland with his 24-year-old daughter, Patricia. In his absence, Paddy married Joe’s former fiancée Mary. What happened all those years ago? Can old wounds be healed? The answer is hilarious and moving in equal parts.

The Shore (2011) is a drama and comedy film directed by Terry George, released on February 10, 2011 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Ciarán Hinds, Conleth Hill, Kerry Condon and Maggie Cronin. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 24 ratings.

Director:
Terry George
Writers:
Terry George
Producers:
Terry George, Oorlagh George
Cinematographer:
Michael McDonough
Composer:
David Holmes
Production:
Lough Shore Investments, Northern Ireland Screen, Tourism Ireland, Seamus Productions
Status:
Released

The Shore Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Terry George, written by Terry George, produced by Terry George and Oorlagh George.

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The Shore Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 24 ratings.

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7/10

“Jim” (Ciarán Hinds) arrives into Northern Ireland from San Francisco with his daughter “Patricia” (Kerry Condon) and heads towards his childhood home where “Paddy” (Conleth Hill) is eking out an existence balancing his welfare payments with the proceeds from some illicit shellfishing with his pals on the local shore. Whilst they are taking in the view, “Jim” explains to “Patricia” just how the relationship with…

Reviewed on February 22, 2025

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The Shore – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Shore online?

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Who stars in The Shore?

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The main cast of The Shore (2011) includes Ciarán Hinds, Conleth Hill, Kerry Condon and Maggie Cronin. The film was directed by Terry George. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Shore released?

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The Shore was released on February 10, 2011 and runs for 29m.

Is The Shore worth watching?

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The Shore (2011) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.