Angela's Ashes
1999, English. Directed by Alan Parker.
The hopes of a mother. The dreams of a father. The fate of a child.
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Alan ParkerDirector
- Emily WatsonAngela McCourt
- Robert CarlyleMalachy McCourt
- Joe BreenYoung Frank
- Michael LeggeOlder Frank
- Ciarán OwensMiddle Frank
- Ronnie MastersonGrandma Sheehan
- Pauline McLynnAunt Aggie
- Liam CarneyUncle Pa Keating
- Eanna MacLiamUncle Pat
- Shane Murray-CorcoranYoung Malachy
- Devon MurrayMiddle Malachy
- Peter HalpinOlder Malachy
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1999
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Laura Jones, Alan Parker
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $13M
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What Angela's Ashes is based on
Angela's Ashes is based on Angela's Ashes, a 1996 memoir or autobiography by Frank McCourt.
Memoir or autobiography · 1996
Angela's Ashes
By Frank McCourt
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Angela's Ashes: quick answers
Is Angela's Ashes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 366 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Angela's Ashes?
Angela's Ashes runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Angela's Ashes have a post-credits scene?
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Angela's Ashes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Angela's Ashes is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Angela's Ashes on?
Angela's Ashes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Angela's Ashes?
If you liked Angela's Ashes, try Black '47, 25th Hour, Gangs of New York.
Who directed Angela's Ashes?
Angela's Ashes (1999) was directed by Alan Parker and stars Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen.
What is Angela's Ashes based on?
Angela's Ashes is based on Angela's Ashes, a 1996 memoir or autobiography by Frank McCourt.