Brooklyn
“Two countries, two loves, one heart”
Synopsis
In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
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BrooklynOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-09
Top Cast
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Saoirse Ronan
Eilis Lacey
Domhnall Gleeson
Jim Farrell
Emory Cohen
Tony Fiorello
Jim Broadbent
Father Flood
Julie Walters
Madge Kehoe
Jessica Paré
Miss Fortini
Eve Macklin
Diana Montini
Brid Brennan
Miss Kelly
Fiona Glascott
Rose Lacey
Jane Brennan
Mary Lacey
Nora-Jane Noone
Sheila Heffernan
Jenn Murray
Dolores Grace
Eva Birthistle
Georgina
Michael Zegen
Maurizio Fiorello
Matt Glynn
Priest
Maeve McGrath
Mary
Emma Lowe
Mrs. Brady
Barbara Drennan
Shabby Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 29, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$62.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.64x
+$51.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Crowley
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Hornby
- Original Score
- Michael Brook
- Original Title
- Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $62.1M
- Production Studios
- Wildgaze Films, Parallel Film Productions, BBC Film, Bun and Ham Productions, Finola Dwyer Productions, Item 7, Ingenious Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Crowley
Nick Hornby, Colm Tóibín
Michael Brook
Yves Bélanger
Jake Roberts
Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey, Thorsten Schumacher, Zygi Kamasa, Alan Moloney
Department Leadership Roster
John Crowley
Director
Nick Hornby
Screenplay
Finola Dwyer
Producer
Amanda Posey
Producer
Tania Bijlani
Production Design
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Jake Roberts
Editor
Andy Clarke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Brook
Original Music Composer
François Séguin
Production Design
Yves Bélanger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brooklyn about?
In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
Who directed Brooklyn?
Brooklyn was directed by John Crowley.
Who stars in Brooklyn?
The principal cast of Brooklyn includes Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters.
When was Brooklyn released and how long is it?
Brooklyn was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brooklyn?
Brooklyn had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $62.1M at the worldwide box office (5.64 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Brooklyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brooklyn was composed by Michael Brook.
Is Brooklyn based on a book or true story?
Brooklyn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colm Tóibín".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brooklyn?
Brooklyn holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).