Five Minutes of Heaven
2009, English. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
To face the future, they must face the past.
The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 236 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Oliver HirschbiegelDirector
- Liam NeesonAlistair Little
- James NesbittJoe Griffin
- Anamaria MarincaVika
- Mark RyderYoung Alistair - 1975
- Niamh CusackAlistair's Mum - 1975
- Paul GarrettAlistair's Dad - 1975
- Gerard JordanJim - 1975
- Conor MacNeillDave - 1975
- Diarmuid NoyesAndy - 1975
- Mathew McElhinneyStuart - 1975
- Barry McEvoyJoe's Chauffeur
- Richard DormerMichael
Details
- Released
- 19 January 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Written by
- Guy Hibbert
- Box office
- $364K
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Five Minutes of Heaven: quick answers
Is Five Minutes of Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 236 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Five Minutes of Heaven?
Five Minutes of Heaven runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Five Minutes of Heaven have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Five Minutes of Heaven. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Five Minutes of Heaven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Five Minutes of Heaven is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Five Minutes of Heaven on?
Five Minutes of Heaven is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Five Minutes of Heaven?
If you liked Five Minutes of Heaven, try The Parts You Lose, Limbo, Islands.
Who directed Five Minutes of Heaven?
Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and stars Liam Neeson, James Nesbitt, Anamaria Marinca.