The Pier
2011, English. Directed by Gerard Hurley.
After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Details
- Released
- 4 July 2011
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Gerard Hurley
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How long is The Pier?
The Pier runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The Pier on?
The Pier is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pier?
If you liked The Pier, try My Fault: London, Blind, Wander Darkly.
Who directed The Pier?
The Pier (2011) was directed by Gerard Hurley and stars Karl Johnson, Gerard Hurley, Lili Taylor.