Five Minutes of Heaven
“To face the future, they must face the past.”
Synopsis
The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"5 Minutes Of Heaven" - Official Trailer [HQ HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-13
Top Cast
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Liam Neeson
Alistair Little
James Nesbitt
Joe Griffin
Anamaria Marinca
Vika
Mark Ryder
Young Alistair - 1975
Niamh Cusack
Alistair's Mum - 1975
Paul Garrett
Alistair's Dad - 1975
Gerard Jordan
Jim - 1975
Conor MacNeill
Dave - 1975
Diarmuid Noyes
Andy - 1975
Mathew McElhinney
Stuart - 1975
Barry McEvoy
Joe's Chauffeur
Richard Dormer
Michael
Andrea Irvine
Sarah
Pauline Hutton
Sharon
Katy Gleadhill
Fiona
Jonathan Harden
David
Stella McCusker
Stephanie
Daniel McClean
Liam
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$364K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Hibbert
- Original Score
- David Holmes, Leo Abrahams
- Original Title
- Five Minutes of Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $364K
- Production Studios
- Pathe, BBC Film, Big Fish Films, Ruby Films, Element Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hirschbiegel
Guy Hibbert
David Holmes, Leo Abrahams
Ruairí O'Brien
Hans Funck
Stephen Wright, Eoin O'Callaghan, Andrew Lowe, Ed Guiney, Cameron McCracken
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Hirschbiegel
Director
Stephen Wright
Producer
Guy Hibbert
Screenplay
Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer
Paul Valentine
Stunt Coordinator
John Kennedy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Hans Funck
Editor
Maggie Donnelly
Costume Design
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Lowry
Production Design
David Holmes
Original Music Composer
Leo Abrahams
Original Music Composer
Ruairí O'Brien
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Minutes of Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Five Minutes of Heaven about?
The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two.
Who directed Five Minutes of Heaven?
Five Minutes of Heaven was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Who stars in Five Minutes of Heaven?
The principal cast of Five Minutes of Heaven includes Liam Neeson, James Nesbitt, Anamaria Marinca, Mark Ryder, Niamh Cusack.
When was Five Minutes of Heaven released and how long is it?
Five Minutes of Heaven was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Five Minutes of Heaven make at the box office?
Five Minutes of Heaven grossed $364K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Five Minutes of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Five Minutes of Heaven was composed by David Holmes, Leo Abrahams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Minutes of Heaven?
Five Minutes of Heaven holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).