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The Irishman

2019 · Movie · R · 209 min · ★ 7.6 · 95% critics

CrimeDramaHistory

In 1950s Pennsylvania, a war veteran working as a truck driver is drawn into organized crime after meeting a powerful mob figure. As he becomes a trusted fixer, he’s sent to support a high-profile union leader, and their long-running bond pulls him deeper into a world of loyalty, violence, and hard choices over the decades.

Based on I Heard You Paint Houses

Also known as I Heard You Paint Houses

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Details
Years
2019
Release date
2019-11-01
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
209 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (7,521 votes)
Box office
$885,600
Budget
$159,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a long, character-focused crime epic that mixes dark humor with a somber look at loyalty and aging; Not for you if you need fast pacing or a lighter vibe like Casino.

Pros: powerful performances; gripping mob saga; reflective, emotional tone | Cons: very long runtime; pacing can drag; de-aging may distract

Themes

  • chicago, illinois
  • philadelphia, pennsylvania
  • based on novel or book
  • hitman
  • war veteran
  • pennsylvania, usa
  • gangster
  • 1970s
  • irish-american
  • male friendship
  • aging
  • family relationships
  • +16 more

Awards & recognition

  • APRECI AwardBest International Premiere · 2019
  • National Board of Review AwardBest Film
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 2020 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Scorsese