Top 10 best Irish films of all time, ranked
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- 01 Jun 2022
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The Irish film industry and scene have been blessed not only with incredible actors who have plied their trade both at home and abroad. Rather, we have been graced with an array of world-class films made or set on Irish soil.
Spanning different periods of history and several different themes, some of the best Irish films of all time can hold their own when compared to some of the world’s greatest movies.
Of course, selecting a top ten is always subjective and open to debate; no one ever gives the same answer as someone else. Your top ten might be very different to another.
However, we have tried to narrow it down, and have listed some of the ten best Irish films of all time, ranked.
10. Calvary (2014) – a dark, gritty and acclaimed Irish film
Kicking off our list of the best Irish films of all time is the 2014 movie Calvary.
Written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, Calvary stars some of the greats of the Irish film industry, such as Brendan Gleeson and Chris O’Dowd.
Scoring a stunning 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, this film is an excellent black comedy and drama that follows a priest who must tackle the dark forces that surround.
9. Brooklyn (2015) – charting the course of a young Irish girl in New York
Next on our list of the best Irish films of all time is this fantastic screenplay of the novel written by Irishman Colm Tóibín and starring Saoirse Ronan.
Brooklyn follows the story of a young Irish immigrant named Ellis Lace in 1950s Brooklyn, New York.
She quickly falls in love but soon has to make a choice between her Irish and American life.
8. Belfast (2021) – the story of a city on the brink
Kenneth Branagh’s recent award-winning movie, Belfast, is an immediate addition to our list of the best Irish films of all time.
The film is a semi-autobiographical story that is based on the upbringing of Branagh himself in Northern Ireland. Jamie Dornan and Judi Dench star.
Set in 1969 Belfast, it encapsulates the sudden change that affected a young Branagh, portrayed by a nine-year-old boy, and how he must adapt.
7. Hunger (2008) – a visceral depiction of the 1981 Hunger Strikers
Next is the film Hunger, which includes a sterling performance by Michael Fassbender in his depiction of Bobby Sands and the 1981 Hunger Strikers.
The film has a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. So, if you haven’t seen it yet, this article is your call to watch. It is a stirring and uncompromising portrayal. Read More…
