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Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)

Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.

Drama

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

Release Date
September 4, 1998
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
5.9/10 (52 votes)

Director: Pat O'Connor

Cast: Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan, Kathy Burke, Sophie Thompson, Michael Gambon, Rhys Ifans, Lorcan Cranitch

Production: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉ, Film4 Productions
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Dancing at Lughnasa

Dancing at Lughnasa

Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.

Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.

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96 min

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/4/1998
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Cast

Meryl Streep

as Kate Mundy

Catherine McCormack

as Christina 'Chrissy' Mundy

Brid Brennan

as Agnes 'Aggie' Mundy

Kathy Burke

as Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy

Sophie Thompson

as Rose 'Rosie' Mundy

Michael Gambon

as Father Jack Mundy

Rhys Ifans

as Gerry Evans

Lorcan Cranitch

as Danny Bradley

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dancing at Lughnasa about?

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

How long is Dancing at Lughnasa?

1h 36m

When was Dancing at Lughnasa released?

September 4, 1998

Who directed Dancing at Lughnasa?

Pat O'Connor

Who stars in Dancing at Lughnasa?

Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan

What genre is Dancing at Lughnasa?

Drama

What is Dancing at Lughnasa rated?

PG