Evelyn
2002, English. Directed by Bruce Beresford.
The Story of a Father’s Love That Changed a Nation.
Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Evelyn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bruce BeresfordDirector
- Pierce BrosnanDesmond Doyle
- Aidan QuinnNick Barron
- Julianna MarguliesBernadette Beattie
- Stephen ReaMichael Beattie
- John LynchSenior Counsel Mr. Wolfe
- Sophie VavasseurEvelyn Doyle
- Alan BatesThomas Connolly
- Niall BeaganDermot Doyle
- Hugh McDonaghMaurice Doyle
- Mairead DevlinCharlotte Doyle
- Frank KellyHenry Doyle
- Clare MullenMrs. Daisley
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2002
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Pender
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What Evelyn is based on
Evelyn is based on a true story.
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Evelyn: quick answers
Is Evelyn worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Evelyn?
Evelyn runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Evelyn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Evelyn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Evelyn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Evelyn is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Evelyn on?
Evelyn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Evelyn?
If you liked Evelyn, try Anne of Green Gables, Fatima, A Home of Our Own.
Who directed Evelyn?
Evelyn (2002) was directed by Bruce Beresford and stars Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Julianna Margulies.
What is Evelyn based on?
Evelyn is based on a true story.