Brooklyn (2015)
Two countries, two loves, one heart
In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 20 October 2015 |
| Genre | Drama, History, Romance |
| Director | John Crowley |
| Starring | Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson and Emory Cohen |
| Runtime | 111 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 8.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 88/100 · IMDb 7.5/10 · TMDB users 7.3/10 |
| Budget | $11 million |
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Where to watch Brooklyn in 46 other countries
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|---|---|
| Argentina | Prime Video $5199 ARS |
| Australia | Foxtel |
| Austria | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Belgium | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Belize | Prime Video |
| Bolivia | Prime Video |
| Brazil | Prime Video R$19.90 |
| Canada | Paramount+ |
| Chile | Prime Video $6490 CLP |
| Colombia | Prime Video $24900 COP |
| Costa Rica | Prime Video |
| Czechia | Disney+ 219 Kč |
| Denmark | Disney+ 119 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Prime Video |
| Ecuador | Prime Video $5.99 |
| El Salvador | Prime Video |
| Finland | Disney+ €11.99 |
| Germany | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Gibraltar | Netflix about |
| Guatemala | Prime Video |
| Guernsey | Netflix |
| Honduras | Prime Video |
| Hungary | Disney+ 2990 Ft |
| Ireland | Netflix €11.99 |
| Italy | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Liechtenstein | Disney+ |
| Luxembourg | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Malta | Netflix €8.99 |
| Mexico | Prime Video $99 MXN |
| Netherlands | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Nicaragua | Prime Video |
| Norway | Disney+ 129 kr NOK |
| Panama | Prime Video $5.99 |
| Paraguay | Prime Video |
| Peru | Prime Video S/25.90 |
| Poland | Disney+ 34.99 zł |
| Romania | Disney+ 34.99 lei |
| San Marino | Disney+ |
| Slovakia | Disney+ €9.99 |
| Spain | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Sweden | Disney+ 129 kr SEK |
| Switzerland | Disney+ CHF16.90 |
| Türkiye | Disney+ ₺449.90 |
| United Kingdom | Netflix £13.99 GBP |
| Uruguay | Prime Video $U249 |
| Venezuela | Prime Video |
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What kind of watch this is
John Crowley directs this 2015 drama about a young Irish woman who finds herself torn between a quiet life back home and a promising new one in New York. It runs 111 minutes, a length that feels just right for a story about the weight of a single decision. The film does not rush the choice. It lets the audience feel the pull of both lives, the comfort of the familiar against the promise of the unknown. Saoirse Ronan anchors the narrative with a performance that is restrained but deeply felt. It is a quiet film about a loud internal debate.
What the critics said
Critics largely agreed the film works. Rotten Tomatoes reported 97% positive reviews from 279 critics as of October 2024, while Metacritic assigned a weighted average score of 88 out of 100 based on 45 reviews. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian called it "a very heartfelt and absorbing film," noting Saoirse Ronan is the heart of the story. Philip Kemp of the British Film Institute observed that the movie feels like it comes from a more innocent age. The consensus describes a rich period drama that satisfies the mind while tugging at heartstrings.
How it did with audiences
It cost $11 million and took in $62 million worldwide, a margin that suggests the studio got its money back and perhaps a little more. In North America, it earned $38.3 million, while the rest of the world added $23.7 million. The Hollywood Reporter pegged the net profit at $3–4 million, which is the kind of math that keeps lights on in a quiet year. On TMDB, users rate it 7.3 out of 10. Audiences, it seems, liked the idea of a woman leaving home more than the accountants liked the spreadsheet.
What came next for the cast
Domhnall Gleeson stepped out of the wizarding world to join the Star Wars saga, a career pivot that defies simple logic. Jim Broadbent traded young witches for talking animals and rom-com parents, a trajectory that suggests versatility or just a busy schedule. Saoirse Ronan moved from period drama to independent darling status, while Emory Cohen stayed in the gritty indie lane. The credits cannot say Brooklyn caused these shifts. They can only list what followed.
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Sources
- Brooklyn on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q16954098 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Brooklyn (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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