Sensation(2011)
Sensation Synopsis
Man-boy farmer Donal discovers that his father has suddenly passed away. Now on his own, Donal attempts to lose his virginity by hiring a prostitute to help him get out of his rut. And so he meets Kim, an aging Kiwi escort. After engaging in a strictly sexual encounter, their relationship soon progresses into a lusty romance, then to a business enterprise between two partners. Through these exploits, Donal and Kim provide each other with a sense of love and belonging that neither experienced beforehand.
Sensation (2011) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Tom Hall, released on November 4, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Domhnall Gleeson, Luanne Gordon, Kelly Campbell and Owen Roe. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Hall
- Writers:
- Tom Hall
- Producers:
- Kieron J. Walsh, Katie Holly
- Cinematographer:
- Benito Strangio
- Composer:
- John Carney
- Production:
- Keeper Pictures, Blinder Films, River Park Film, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Rotterdam Film Fund, Section 481
- Status:
- Released
Sensation (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sensation before you stream it.
Sensation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Domhnall Gleeson
as Donal
Luanne Gordon
as Kim
Kelly Campbell
as Melanie
Owen Roe
as Liam
Patrick Ryan
as Karl
- Marie O'Neill
Marie O'Neill
as Marie
Lalor Roddy
as Mossy
- Karen Scully
Karen Scully
as Waitress
Brendan McCormack
as Ronan Burke
Eleanor Methven
as Rosemary
Tracy Anne Green
as Monica
- Rachel McGlone
Rachel McGlone
as Jasmine
Key crew
Directed by Tom Hall, written by Tom Hall, produced by Kieron J. Walsh and Katie Holly.
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Sensation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Sensation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sensation online?
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Sensation (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sensation?
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The main cast of Sensation (2011) includes Domhnall Gleeson, Luanne Gordon, Kelly Campbell, Owen Roe and Patrick Ryan. The film was directed by Tom Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sensation released?
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Sensation was released on November 4, 2011 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Sensation worth watching?
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Sensation (2011) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sensation?
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Yes. The official Sensation trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.