Intermission
2003 · Movie · R · 105 min · ★ 6.2 · 69% critics
Intermission follows the interweaving lives and loves of small-town delinquents, shady cops, and everyday couples. An ill-timed breakup sparks a chain reaction that pulls multiple characters into escalating, chaotic trouble, as romance gets tested and preconceptions shatter across town.
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Details
- Years
- 2003
- Release date
- 2003-08-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (168 votes)
About
If you like fast-paced, interconnected Irish black comedies, you’ll likely enjoy Intermission; Not for you if you want a family-friendly rom-com, a neatly focused plot, or lighter crime fare like In Bruges or Gridlock'd.
Pros: fast-moving Irish black comedy; witty intertwined stories; standout ensemble | Cons: a bit unfocused; dark adult humor; violence and strong language
Awards & recognition
- Jameson People's Choice Award — Best Actor · 2004 · nominated
Cast & crew
Colin Farrell
as Lehiff
Colm Meaney
as Jerry Lynch
Kelly Macdonald
as Deirdre
Cillian Murphy
as John
Brían F. O'Byrne
as Mick
Shirley Henderson
as Sally
David Wilmot
as Oscar
Michael McElhatton
as Sam
Deirdre O'Kane
as Noeleen
Ger Ryan
as Maura
Directed by John Crowley