Jimmy's Hall
“Where Anything Goes and Everyone Belongs.”
Synopsis
In Depression-era Ireland, Jimmy Gralton returns home after a decade's exile in America. Witnessing the levels of poverty and oppression, his inner activist reawakens and he seeks to reopen the dance hall that led to his deportation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-03
Top Cast
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Barry Ward
James Gralton
Simone Kirby
Oonagh
Jim Norton
Father Sheridan
Andrew Scott
Father Seamus
Brían F. O'Byrne
Commander O'Keefe
Francis Magee
Mossie
Karl Geary
Seán
Shane Cullen
Guard
Sean Fox
Sorcha Fox
Molly
Aisling Franciosi
Marie
Denise Gough
Tess
Aileen Henry
Alice
Seamus Hughes
Ruairí
Martin Lucey
Dessie
Chris MacManus
Taighe
Mikel Murfi
Tommy
Shane O'Brien
Finn
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival Week
Festival / Special Debut
July 3, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 2, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.69x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Laverty, Donal O'Kelly
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Jimmy's Hall
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- Sixteen Films, Why Not Productions, Wild Bunch, Element Pictures, Film4 Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Les Films du Fleuve
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Paul Laverty, Donal O'Kelly
George Fenton
Robbie Ryan
Jonathan Morris
Rebecca O'Brien, Pascal Caucheteux, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Vincent Maraval
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca O'Brien
Producer
Ken Loach
Director
Paul Laverty
Writer
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Donal O'Kelly
Writer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Morris
Editor
Fergus Clegg
Production Design
Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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 Jimmy's Hall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jimmy's Hall about?
In Depression-era Ireland, Jimmy Gralton returns home after a decade's exile in America. Witnessing the levels of poverty and oppression, his inner activist reawakens and he seeks to reopen the dance hall that led to his deportation.
Who directed Jimmy's Hall?
Jimmy's Hall was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in Jimmy's Hall?
The principal cast of Jimmy's Hall includes Barry Ward, Simone Kirby, Jim Norton, Andrew Scott, Brían F. O'Byrne.
When was Jimmy's Hall released and how long is it?
Jimmy's Hall was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jimmy's Hall?
Jimmy's Hall had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $4.8M at the worldwide box office (0.69 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Jimmy's Hall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jimmy's Hall was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jimmy's Hall?
Jimmy's Hall holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); 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.).