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In America

2002 · Movie · PG-13 · 105 min · ★ 7.2 · 83% critics

Drama

An Irish immigrant family moves into a rough Hell’s Kitchen apartment building in Manhattan while grieving the death of their child. They struggle to find work, hold their family together, and adapt to an unfamiliar new life, with their story told through the perspective of a young daughter who carries their hopes and memories forward.

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Details
Years
2002
Release date
2003-09-22
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
105 min
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (388 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy In America if you want a heartfelt, gritty immigration story with strong family emotion and a child’s-eye perspective, like Once Upon a Time in America or After the Promise; Not for you if you prefer upbeat comfort stories or clear-cut resolutions.

Pros: gritty immigrant realism; moving grief drama; standout child performances | Cons: uneven pacing; bleak living conditions; some credibility issues

Themes

  • new york city
  • aids
  • immigration
  • tenement
  • struggling actor
  • semi autobiographical
  • halloween costume
  • ice cream parlor
  • home renovation
  • 1980s
  • inspirational

Awards & recognition

  • Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award · 2004
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2004 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2004 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Jim Sheridan