Dancing at Lughnasa
1998, English. Directed by Pat O'Connor.
Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Pat O'ConnorDirector
- Meryl StreepKate Mundy
- Catherine McCormackChristina 'Chrissy' Mundy
- Brid BrennanAgnes 'Aggie' Mundy
- Kathy BurkeMargaret 'Maggie' Mundy
- Sophie ThompsonRose 'Rosie' Mundy
- Michael GambonFather Jack Mundy
- Rhys IfansGerry Evans
- Lorcan CranitchDanny Bradley
- Darrell JohnstonMichael 'Mike' Mundy
- John KavanaghFather Carlin
- Marie MullenVera McLoughlin
- Dawn BradfieldSophie McLoughlin
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1998
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Frank McGuinness
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What Dancing at Lughnasa is based on
Dancing at Lughnasa is based on Dancing at Lughnasa, a play or musical by Brian Friel.
Play or musical
Dancing at Lughnasa
By Brian Friel
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Dancing at Lughnasa: quick answers
Is Dancing at Lughnasa worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Dancing at Lughnasa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dancing at Lughnasa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dancing at Lughnasa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dancing at Lughnasa is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dancing at Lughnasa on?
Dancing at Lughnasa 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 Dancing at Lughnasa?
If you liked Dancing at Lughnasa, try The Whales of August, Small Things Like These, Rachel Getting Married.
Who directed Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) was directed by Pat O'Connor and stars Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan.
What is Dancing at Lughnasa based on?
Dancing at Lughnasa is based on Dancing at Lughnasa, a play or musical by Brian Friel.