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In America

In America

A new home. A new life. Seen through eyes that see everything.

20037.21h 45m

Overview

A family of Irish immigrants adjusts to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.

Directed by Jim Sheridan
Written by Jim Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan
Produced by Arthur Lappin, Jim Sheridan
Box Office0Revenue: $25.4M

Top Cast

Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Sarah

Paddy Considine

Paddy Considine

Johnny

Sarah Bolger

Sarah Bolger

Christy

Emma Bolger

Emma Bolger

Ariel

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Mateo

David Wike

David Wike

Barker

Michael Sean Tighe

Michael Sean Tighe

Frank

Juan Carlos Hernández

Juan Carlos Hernández

Papo

René Millan

René Millan

Steve

Nick Dunning

Nick Dunning

Gynaecologist

Themes & Keywords

new york cityaidsimmigrationtenementstruggling actorsemi autobiographicalhalloween costumeice cream parlorhome renovation1980sinspirational

About In America

In America is a drama film released in 2003 exploring themes of new york city, aids, immigration, tenement, struggling actor, semi autobiographical. Directed by Jim Sheridan, it stars Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine, Sarah Bolger. A family of Irish immigrants adjusts to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.

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