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Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 61 Ratings

Summary: An aspiring Irish actor and his family illegally immigrate in the United States with the dreams of the father breaking into the New York City theatrical scene. Once they arrive in the big city, they move into a flop house and try to make it truly their home. While they struggle to fit in their new country, the family finds new friends like the reclusive neighbor, Mateo, who provides help in the most unexpected ways in America.
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sexuality, drug references, brief violence and language. (edited version)
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Genres: Drama, Romance
Countries: USA, UK, Ireland
Languages: English, Spanish
Home Release Date: May 11, 2004
Director Credit
Jim Sheridan Director
Writer Credit
Jim Sheridan Written By
Kirsten Sheridan Written By
Naomi Sheridan Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Djimon Hounsou Mateo
Paddy Considine Johnny
Samantha Morton Sarah
Cast Credit
Bob Gallico Theatre Director
Ciaran Cronin Frankie
Emma Bolger Ariel
Jason Killalee Assistant Theatre Director
Jason Salkey Tony
Juan Carlos Hernández Papo
Neal Jones Immigration Officer #1
Nye Heron Blind Man
Randall Carlton Immigration Officer #2
Rene Millan Steve
Sara James Papo's Girlfriend
Sarah Bolger Christy
Producer Credit
Arthur Lappin Producer
Jim Sheridan Producer
Meredith Zamsky Line Producer: New York
Nye Heron Associate Producer
Paul Myler Co-Producer
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