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Black Irish
Drama

BLACK IRISH

"Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family."

20071h 35m6.6 TMDb

Directed by Brad Gann

Spoiler-Free

In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.

Cast

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

Cole McKay

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Desmond McKay

Tom Guiry

Tom Guiry

Terry McKay

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Margaret McKay

Emily VanCamp

Emily VanCamp

Kathleen McKay

Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

Joey

Francis Capra

Francis Capra

Anthony

Finn Curtin

Finn Curtin

Coach Mahoney

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.7
Complexity6.4
Humor5
Realism6.6
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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