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65% Critic Match
Black Irish
“Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.”
6.5 / 10• 2007• 1h 35m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.
Cast & Crew
Michael Angarano
Cole McKay
Lead
Brendan Gleeson
Desmond McKay
Tom Guiry
Terry McKay
Melissa Leo
Margaret McKay
Emily VanCamp
Kathleen McKay
Michael Rispoli
Joey
Francis Capra
Anthony
FC
Finn Curtin
Coach Mahoney
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brad Gann's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Black Irish is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
