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2015 · 111 min · PG-13

Brooklyn

Directed by John Crowley · Drama, History, Romance

Brooklyn (2015) is a Drama film, directed by John Crowley set in New York City and Ireland during the 1950s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of love & longing and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Michael Brook
Cinematography
Yves Bélanger
Cast
Saoirse RonanDomhnall GleesonEmory CohenJim BroadbentJulie WaltersJessica ParéEve MacklinBrid Brennan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityIreland
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFamily & Loyalty
Tone
RomanticMelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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