In America

Name: In America
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: November 26, 2003
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Djimon Hounsou, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton

2003

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Generally favorable reviews based on 41 Critics

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Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: November 26, 2003

Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton

Summary: From master storyteller Jim Sheridan comes a deeply personal and emotionally raw tale of a family finding its soul In America. Through the wide-open eyes of two young heroines, Sheridan transforms a devastating human tragedy into a riveting, humor-tinged story about memory, secrets, love, loss, coming together and starting over. (Fox Searchlight)

Director: Jim Sheridan

Genre(s): Drama, Romance

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 105 min

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New York Post - Megan Lehmann

It's a wistful yet penetrating film, shot through with magic realism and life-affirming humor, that gets you deep down where you live. Read full review

Slate - David Edelstein

The miracle of the movie is the Bolger sisters, who are so direct and matter-of-fact that they hardly seem to be acting. But their simplicity is radiant. Read full review

Chicago Tribune - Mark Caro

Family life rarely is portrayed with such warmth, clarity and vibrancy as in In America. Read full review

Miami Herald - Rene Rodriguez

But there are so many beautiful, tender moments in In America -- that it's easy to forgive Sheridan's manipulative ploys. Read full review

New York Daily News - Jack Mathews

If you're looking for a bit of an uplift, you could do worse among the gloom of so many holiday dramas. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan

A recklessly emotional film that is so committed to feelings it occasionally overflows its banks. Which may be a little messy, but it's a lot more welcome than the drought-stricken alternatives. Read full review

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - William Arnold

It has its charms, but fails to strike a similar emotional chord. Read full review

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Thigpen84

Feb 20, 2017

This is My absolute Favorite Movie of what I think was one of the greatest years in movie history, Wonderful cast, great music score, and an unforgettable performance by Djimon Hounsou.I will remember this movie forever as it will remain as one of my top 10 movies for years to come.

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