Belfast
2021 · Movie · PG-13 · 98 min · ★ 7.0 · 81% critics
A young boy grows up surrounded by family affection, neighborhood adventures, and first feelings of romance while his hometown becomes increasingly unsafe. As tensions rise around them, his family must weigh staying with the life they know against searching for a safer future elsewhere.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-11-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (1,679 votes)
About
You’ll like this if you enjoy tender coming-of-age dramas with laughter, emotion, and family bonds; Not for you if you need fast pacing or detailed political exploration.
Pros: heartfelt family story; strong performances; warm humor | Cons: slight midsection sag; familiar story beats; limited political depth
Themes
- working class
- black and white
- belfast, north ireland
- 1960s
- the troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Production Designer · 2022
- European Film Award — Best Costume Designer · 2022
- Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award · 2021
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 2022 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2022 · nominated
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- David di Donatello — Best International Film · nominated
Cast & crew
Jude Hill
as Buddy
Jamie Dornan
as Pa
Caitríona Balfe
as Ma
Lewis McAskie
as Will
Judi Dench
as Granny
Ciarán Hinds
as Pop
Lara McDonnell
as Moira
Colin Morgan
as Billy Clanton
Gerard Horan
as Mackie
Josie Walker
as Auntie Violet
Directed by Kenneth Branagh