In America
2002 · Movie · PG-13 · 105 min
★ 7.3(392)unSUB Rating
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
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.2/10 (392 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
Samantha Morton
as Sarah
Paddy Considine
as Johnny
Sarah Bolger
as Christy
Emma Bolger
as Ariel
Djimon Hounsou
as Mateo
David Wike
as Barker
Michael Sean Tighe
as Frank
Juan Carlos Hernández
as Papo
René Millan
as Steve
Nick Dunning
as Gynaecologist
Directed by Jim Sheridan