List of Irish films

This is chronology of films produced in Ireland:

1910s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1910A Lad from Old IrelandSidney OlcottSidney Olcott and Gene GauntierDrama
1911The Colleen BawnSidney OlcottGene Gauntier and J. P. McGowancostume dramaAn Australian version of the original play was also produced in 1911, by Gaston Mervale
Rory O'MoreSidney OlcottJack J. Clark and Gene Gauntierrebel drama
1914For Ireland's SakeSidney OlcottGene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark and Sidney Olcottrebel drama
Ireland a NationWalter MacNamaraBarry O'Brien, P J Bourke, Fred O'Donovan, Barney Mageerebel drama
1915RegenerationRaoul WalshRockliffe Fellowes, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carl Harbaugh, James A. MarcusIrish immigrant dramaOften cited as one of the first full length gangster films
1916O'Neil of the GlenFred O'DonovanJ. M. Kerrigan, Brian Magowan, Nora Clancyromance
1917When Love Came To Gavin BurkeFred O'DonovanFred O'Donovan, Nora Clancy, Oonah Halpin, Brian Magowan, Valentine Robertsmelodrama
1918KnocknagowFred O'DonovanBrian Magowan, Fred O'Donovan, Arthur Shields, Brenda Burke, Kathleen Murphy, Cyril Cusackmelodrama

1920s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1920Willy Reilly and his Colleen BawnJohn McDonaghBrian Magowan, George Nesbit, Jim Planthistorical dramaSecond major film of the Film Company of Ireland
In the Days of St PatrickNorman WhittenIra Ellen, Vernon Whitten, Gilbert Green, Alice Cardinall, Dermot McCarthyhistorical drama
1922Cruiskeen LawnJohn McDonaghTom Moran
Casey's MillionsJohn McDonaghBarrett MacDonnell, Chris Sylvester, Jimmy O'DeaComedy
1925BlarneyMarcel De SanoRalph Graves, Paulette Duval, Renée AdoréeComedy
1926Irish DestinyGeorge DewhurstBrian Magowan, Paddy Dunne CullinanWarLove story set in the Irish War of Independence; includes footage of actual fighting

1930s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1934Ireland: 'The Emerald Isle'Ruth FitzPatrickJames A. FitzPatrick (narrator)Short Documentary/TravelogueIreland entry in FitzPatrick Traveltalk series
1935Oidhche SheanchaisRobert J. FlahertySeáinín Tom Ó DioráinStorytellingFirst Irish language sync sound film. Lost until 2012
1936The Luck of the IrishDonovan PedeltyRichard Hayward, Niall MacGinnis, Kay Walsh
Irish and Proud of ItDonovan PedeltyRichard Hayward, Dinah Sheridan and Liam Gaffneymusical comedy
1937Kathleen MavourneenNorman LeeSally O'Neil, Tom Burke, Jack Daly and Sara AllgoodMusical dramaalso known as Kathleen
Rose of TraleeOswald MitchellBinkie Stuart, Kathleen O'Regan and Fred ConynghamMusical
1938 The DawnThomas CooperBrian O'Sullivanwarhistorical film about the Irish War of Independence
Men of IrelandRichard BirdBrian O'SullivanDrama

1940s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1948My Hands Are ClayLionel TomlinsonBernardette LeahyDrama
1949You Can't Fool an IrishmanAlfred TraversTommy Duggancomedy

1950s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1951The Hills of IrelandHarry DuganPat O'Brien (narrator)documentary travelogue
Return to GlennascaulHilton EdwardsOrson Welleshorror/ shortalso known as Orson Welles' Ghost Story
1952The Quiet ManJohn FordJohn Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Barry Fitzgeraldcomedy
1953Fintona, A Study of Housing Discriminationdocumentary shortIrish Government-sponsored film alleging anti-Catholic housing discrimination in Fintona, Co.Tyrone. The first 3 minutes of this film is voiceover with no moving images.
1957Pretty PollyTony InglisNoel Purcellshort
Professor TimHenry CassBill Foley
The Rising of the MoonJohn FordTyrone Power (narrator), Cyril Cusack, Noel Purcell and Denis O'Deacomedy/ dramaThree vignettes based on short stories illustrating rural Irish life: The Majesty of the Law, A Minute's Wait and 1921
1959Home Is the HeroFielder CookWalter Mackendrama romanceEntered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival
Mise ÉireGeorge MorrisonLiam Budhlaeir (narrator)DocumentaryChronicles the 1916 Easter Rising. It was the first feature length Irish language film.
Shake Hands with the DevilMichael AndersonJames Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter and Glynis Johnshistorical dramaPortrays the Irish War of Independence
Broth of a BoyGeorge PollockBarry Fitzgerald, June Thorburn, Eddie Golden and Godfrey Quigleycomedy
This Other EdenMuriel BoxAudrey Dalton, Leslie Phillips, Niall MacGinnis and Geoffrey GoldenComedy-drama
Darby O'Gill and the Little PeopleRobert StevensonAlbert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery and Jimmy O'Deachildren's

1960s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1963Dementia 13Francis Ford CoppolaWilliam Campbell, Luana Anders, Patrick MageeHorror-thrilleralso known as The Haunted and the Hunted. Produced by Roger Corman
1967Rocky Road to DublinPeter LennonSeán Ó Faoláin, Conor Cruise O'Brien, John Huston and Father Michael ClearyDocumentaryShown at Cannes festival, shunned in Ireland
UlyssesJoseph StrickBarbara Jefford, Milo O'Shea, Maurice Roëves, T. P. McKennaDramaAdaptation of James Joyce's novel, Ulysses
1969Sinful DaveyJohn HustonJohn Hurt, Pamela Franklin, Nigel Davenport, Fionnula Flanagan and Anjelica HustonDrama, Comedy

1970s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1970Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the BronxWaris HusseinGene Wilder, Margot KidderComedy
Ryan's DaughterDavid LeanRobert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, Christopher Jones, John Mills and Sarah MilesDrama
1971Flight of the DovesRalph NelsonRon Moody, Jack Wild, DanaChildren'sBased on a novel by Walter Macken
1972ImagesRobert AltmanSusannah York, René Auberjonois, Marcel Bozzuffi, Hugh Millais and Cathryn HarrisonPsychological Thriller
1974ZardozJohn BoormanSean Connery, Charlotte Rampling and Sara KestelmanScience Fiction
1977PoitínBob QuinnCyril Cusack, Donal McCann and Niall ToibinDrama
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManJoseph StrickBosco Hogan, T. P. McKenna, John Gielgud, Rosaleen Linehan, Maureen Potter, Niall Buggy, Bryan Murray,DramaAdaptation of the novel by James Joyce

1980s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1981ExcaliburJohn BoormanNigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Gabriel Byrne, Liam NeesonDrama
1982The Ballroom of RomancePat O'ConnorBrenda Fricker, John Kavanagh, Cyril Cusack, Bríd Brennan, Mick Lally and Joe PilkingtonDrama
1983AttractaKieran HickeyWendy Hiller, Kate Thompson, John Kavanagh and Joe McPartlanddrama
1984The Country GirlsDesmond DavisSam Neill, Niall TóibínBased on the 1960 Edna O'Brien novel of the same name, which was banned in Ireland.
Anne DevlinPat MurphyBrid Brennan and Bosco HogandramaEntered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival
CalPat O'ConnorHelen Mirren, John LynchDramaHelen Mirren won the award for best actress at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival
1985LambColin GreggLiam Neeson, Hugh O'Connor Ian Bannendrama
1986Rawhead RexGeorge PavlouDavid Dukes, Kelly Piper, Niall Toibin, Cora Venus Lunny and Donal McCannHorrorScreenplay by Clive Barker
1987The DeadJohn HustonAnjelica Huston and Donal McCannDramaThe last film that Huston directed, released posthumously. Adapted from the short story The Dead by James Joyce
1988TaffinFrancis MegahyPierce Brosnan, Ray McAnally and Alison DoodyThriller
DaMatt ClarkMartin Sheen, Barnard Hughes and William HickeyComedy-dramaWritten by Irish playwright and journalist Hugh Leonard, adapted from his play Da.
Reefer and the ModelJoe ComerfordIan McElhinney, Carol Scanlan, Sean Lawlor and Ray McBrideDramaNominated in three categories at the European Film Awards
1989My Left Foot: The Story of Christy BrownJim SheridanDaniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Ray McAnally and Fiona Shawbiography-dramaDay-Lewis won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Fricker won for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The film was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture in the 62nd Academy Awards

1990s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
1990The FieldJim SheridanRichard Harris, Brenda FrickerDrama
1991The CommitmentsAlan ParkerColm MeaneyComedy
December BrideThaddeus O'SullivanSaskia Reeves, Donal McCann, Ciarán HindsDrama
1991" Hear My Song"Peter ChelsomNed Beatty, Adrian Dunbar, Tara FitzgeraldComedyWon the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Film
1992Into the WestMike NewellGabriel Byrne, Ciarán Fitzgerald, Rúaidhrí ConroyFamily, Adventure
1993In the Name of the FatherJim SheridanDaniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma ThompsonDramaWon the Golden Bear at Berlin
The SnapperStephen FrearsColm MeaneyComedy-DramaStraight to TV release
1994A Man of No ImportanceSuri KrishnammaAlbert Finney, Brenda Fricker, Michael GambonComedy drama
War of the ButtonsJohn RobertsGregg Fitzgerald, Gerard Kearney and Darragh NaughtonDrama
AilsaPaddy BreathnachBrendan Coyle, Andrea Irvine, Juliette GruberDrama
1995Circle of FriendsPat O'ConnorMinnie Driver, Chris O'DonnellRomance
The Long Way HomePaddy BreathnachNiall O'Brien and Phelim DrewDrama
1996The Boy from MercuryMartin DuffyRita Tushingham, Tom CourtenayDrama
The Disappearance of FinbarSue ClaytonJonathan Rhys MeyersMystery
Michael CollinsNeil JordanLiam Neeson, Aidan Quinn and Alan RickmanDrama
The VanStephen FrearsColm MeaneyComedy-DramaEntered into 1996 Cannes Film Festival
Space TruckersStuart GordonDennis Hopper, George Wendt, Debi Mazar, Stephen DorffScience Fiction Comedy
November AfternoonJohn Carney and Tom HallMichael McElhatton, Jayne Snow, Mark Doherty and Tristan GribbinDrama
1997The Butcher BoyNeil JordanEamonn Owens, Seán McGinley and Peter GowenComedy, DramaEntered into the 48th Berlin International Film Festival
The BoxerJim SheridanDaniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian CoxEntered into the 48th Berlin International Film Festival
This Is the SeaMary McGuckianSamantha Morton, Gabriel ByrneDrama
The MatchmakerMark JoffeJaneane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'SheaComedy
I Went DownPaddy BreathnachPeter McDonald, Brendan GleesonComedy
1998The GeneralJohn BoormanBrendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar and Jon VoightCrime/Drama
Sweety BarrettStephen BradleyBrendan Gleeson, Liam Cunningham, Lynda SteadmanCrime drama[1]
1999Angela's AshesAlan ParkerEmily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen and Ciaran OwensDrama

2000s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
2000About AdamGerard StembridgeStuart Townsend, Tommy Tiernan and Kate HudsonComedy, Romance
Ordinary Decent CriminalThaddeus O'SullivanKevin Spacey, Linda Fiorentino and Peter MullinComedy, Crime
Borstal BoyPeter SheridanShawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Lee Ingleby and Michael YorkRomantic Drama
FlickFintan ConnollyDavid Murray, Isabelle Menke, David Wilmot and Gerard Mannix FlynnCrime
SaltwaterConor McPhersonPeter McDonald, Brian Cox and Brendan GleesonComedy-Drama
2001MapmakerJohnny GoganBrían F. O'Byrne, Susan Lynch and Brendan CoyleAction, Thriller
On the NoseDavid CaffreyDan Aykroyd, Robbie Coltrane and Brenda BlethynComedy
When Brendan Met TrudyKieron J. WalshPeter McDonald, Flora MontgomeryComedy, Romance
Disco PigsKirsten SheridanElaine Cassidy, Cillian Murphy and Brían F. O'ByrneDrama
2002Bloody SundayPaul GreengrassJames Nesbitt, Allan Gildea and Gerard CrossanHistorical drama
SundayJimmy McGovernCiarán McMenamin, Eva Birthistle and Barry MullanHistorical drama
The Magdalene SistersPeter MullanAnne-Marie Duff, Nora Jane Noone and Geraldine McEwanDrama
Reign of FireRob BowmanChristian Bale, Matthew McConaughey and Izabella ScorupcoFantasy
2003The ActorsConor McPhersonMichael Caine, Dylan Moran and Michael GambonComedy
Song for a Raggy BoyAisling WalshAidan Quinn, Iain Glen and Marc WarrenDrama
Yu Ming Is Ainm DomDaniel O'HaraDiyu Daniel Wu, Frank KellyComedy-dramaShort film shot largely in the Irish language
BloomSean WalshStephen Rea, Angeline Ball, Hugh O'ConnorDramaBased on James Joyce's novel, Ulysses
IntermissionJohn CrowleyColin Farrell, Colm Meaney and Cillian MurphyDrama
2004Adam & PaulLenny AbrahamsonTom Murphy, Mark O'HalloranComedy, Drama
Dead MeatConnor McMahonMarian Araujo, Eoin WhelanHorrorZombie
Man About DogPaddy BreathnachAllen Leech, Seán McGinley, Ciaran Nolan and Pat ShorttComedy
Mickybo and MeTerry LoaneJohn Joe McNeill, Niall Wright, Julie Walters, Ciarán Hinds and Adrian DunbarComedy-drama
Inside I'm DancingDamien O'DonnellJames McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai and Brenda FrickerComedy
OmaghPete TravisGerard McSorley, Brenda FrickerDrama/ True Life
Spin the BottleIan FitzgibbonMichael McElhatton, Peter McDonaldComedy
2005Boy Eats GirlStephen BradleySamantha MumbaHorror
Breakfast on PlutoNeil JordanCillian Murphy, Stephen Rea, Brendan Gleeson and Liam NeesonComedy, Drama
Trouble With SexFintan ConnollyAidan Gillen, Renée Weldon and Gerard Mannix FlynnDrama
2006The Wind That Shakes the BarleyKen LoachCillian Murphy, Orla FitzgeraldDrama, War
Johnny WasMark HammondVinnie Jones, Patrick Bergin and Eriq La SalleAction, Crime
OnceJohn CarneyGlen Hansard, Markéta IrglováMusical
2007 KingsTom CollinsColm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Brendan Conroy, Donncha CrowleyDramaIrish language film based on the book The Kings of the Kilburn High Road
Shrooms Paddy BreathnachLindsey Haun, Max KaschHorror
2008KissesLance DalyKelly O'Neill, Shane CurryDrama
A Film with Me in It Ian FitzgibbonMark Doherty, Dylan Moran, Amy Huberman, Keith AllenDark Comedy
2009Steamin' + Dreamin': The Grandmaster Cash StoryShaun O' ConnorCon Doyle, Conor Stanley, Joe Kiely, Tommy TiernanComedy
Five Minutes of HeavenOliver HirschbiegelLiam Neeson, James NesbittDramaGrand Jury Prize nominated, 2009 Sundance Film Festival
EamonMargaret CorkeryRobert Donnelly, Amy Kirwan, Darren HealyComedy, romance
His & HersKen WardropDocumentary
The EclipseConor McPhersonCiarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle and Aidan QuinnDrama
Holy WaterTom ReeveJohn Lynch, Cornelius Clarke, Lochlainn O'MearainComedy
The Secret of KellsTomm Moore, Nora TwomeyBrendan Gleeson, Evan McGuire, Mick LallyAnimation
Happy Ever AftersStephen BurkeSally Hawkins, Tom RileyDrama
Perrier's BountyIan FitzgibbonCillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson and Jim BroadbentCrime Comedy

2010s

YearTitleDirectorActorsGenreComments
2010The BoogeymanGerard LoughSimon Fogarty, Michael ParleHorrorBased on a story by Stephen King
Parked Darragh ByrneColm Meaney, Colin MorganDrama
One Hundred MorningsConor HorganCiarán McMenaminDramaPost-apocalyptic
2011The GuardJohn Michael McDonaghBrendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Mark StrongComedy
The PierGerard HurleyGerard Hurley, Karl JohnsonDrama[2]
2012GrabbersJon WrightRichard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell ToveySci-fi
Shadow DancerJames MarshAndrea Riseborough, Clive Owen, Gillian Anderson, Aidan Gillen, Domhnall GleesonDramaSpy drama set in Belfast during the Troubles. Premièred at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival
What Richard DidLenny AbrahamsonJack Reynor, Roisin Murphy, Lars Mikkelsen, Lorraine PilkingtonDramaFilm of the year 2012
When Ali Came to IrelandRoss WhitakerMuhammad Ali, Alvin Lewis, Cathal O'ShannonDocumentaryDescribes Muhammad Ali's first visit to Ireland in July 1972, and his fight there against Al Lewis.
Eliot & MeFintan ConnollyElla Connolly, Renée Weldon, David Wilmot and Gerard Mannix FlynnFamily
King of the TravellersMark O'ConnerMichael Collins, John Connors, Peter Coonan and Carla McGlynn
2013A Belfast StoryNathan ToddColm Meaney, Malcolm Sinclair & Tommy O'NeillCrime, Drama
The Hardy Bucks MovieMike CockayneMartin Malony, Owen Colgan, Chris Tordoff, Peter Cassidy & Tom KilgallonComedy
How to Be HappyMichael Rob Costine, Mark GasterBrian Gleeson, Gemma-Leah DevereuxComedy
The Irish PubAlex FeganPaul Gartlan, Liam Ahern & Ray BlackwellDocumentary
The StagJohn ButlerAndrew Scott, Hugh O'Conor, Peter McDonald & Brian GleesonComedy
Eliza Lynch: Queen of ParaguayAlan GilsenanMaria Doyle Kennedy & Leryn FrancoDocumentary, Biography
2014From the DarkConor McMahonNiamh Algar, Stephen Cromwell, Ged MurrayHorror
The GiftTom CollinsMichelle Beamish, Ciarán Charles, John FinnDrama, Thriller
The GuaranteeIan PowerDavid Murray, Gary Lydon, Orla Fitzgerald, Morgan C. Jones, Peter CoonanDramaFilm about the Irish banking crisis.
Standy Ronan Burke

Rob Burke

 Jessica Paré, Brian Gleeson Romantic Comedy Former lovers reunite after a bad breakup and gradually realize that they're more compatible than ever before.
2015My Name is Emily
Night PeopleGerard LoughMichael Parle, Jack Dean Shepherd, Claire BlennerhassettHorror / Science Fiction
2016A Dark SongLiam Gavin[3]Steve Oram, Catherine WalkerHorror
Dead Along the WayMaurice O'ConnellNiall Murphy, Ciaran BerminghamComedy
EllieDean MullenDrama[4]
Handsome DevilJohn Butler
I Am Not a Serial KillerBilly O'BrienLaura Fraser, Max Records, Christopher Lloyd ThrillerBased on the American novel of the same name
Sing StreetJohn CarneyFerdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Jack Reynor, Aidan GillenMusical comedy-drama

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sweety Barrett (1998) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on 16 September 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "The Pier". 4 July 2011. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2018 – via www.imdb.com.
  3. ↑ Brady, Tara (5 April 2017). "A Dark Song review: a nifty, novel Irish horror". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 21 April 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Ellie (2016)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
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