The Delinquent Season
“Love is a dangerous game”
Synopsis
In Dublin, two couples (Jim and Danielle; Yvonne and Chris) are seemingly living in marital bliss. However, when Chris's behaviour begins to change, Yvonne seeks solace in the arms of Jim, and before long they are in the midst of an affair. When a life-changing secret is later revealed, all four are forced to re-evaluate their lives, their marriages, and their friendships - but can anything be salvaged from the wreckage?
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Official Trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-11
Top Cast
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Cillian Murphy
Jim
Eva Birthistle
Danielle
Catherine Walker
Yvonne
Andrew Scott
Chris
Lara McDonnell
Alannah
Lydia McGuinness
Orla
Joanne Crawford
Joan
Eva-Jane Gaffney
Ellen
Fionn Walton
Younger Man
Ingrid Craigie
Ms Hynes
Frank Cannon
Wedding Guest
Donal O'Farrell
Robert
Robert McCormack
Teen #1
Nathan O'Toole
Teen #2
Joni Morris
Sophie
Laoise Murray
Sarah
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysAudi Dublin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 9, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 22, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark O'Rowe
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark O'Rowe
- Original Title
- The Delinquent Season
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $39K
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉ, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Parallel Films, Cuba Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark O'Rowe
Mark O'Rowe
Richard Kendrick
Eoin McGuirk
Ruth Coady, Compton Ross, Alan Moloney, Johanna Hogan, Phil Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Mark O'Rowe
Writer
Mark O'Rowe
Director
Ruth Coady
Producer
Eoin McGuirk
Editor
Alan Moloney
Producer
Ray Ball
Production Design
Richard Kendrick
Director of Photography
Joan O'Cleary
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Delinquent Season
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What is The Delinquent Season about?
In Dublin, two couples (Jim and Danielle; Yvonne and Chris) are seemingly living in marital bliss. However, when Chris's behaviour begins to change, Yvonne seeks solace in the arms of Jim, and before long they are in the midst of an affair. When a life-changing secret is later revealed, all four are forced to re-evaluate their lives, their marriages, and their friendships - but can anything be salvaged from the wreckage?
Who directed The Delinquent Season?
The Delinquent Season was directed by Mark O'Rowe.
Who stars in The Delinquent Season?
The principal cast of The Delinquent Season includes Cillian Murphy, Eva Birthistle, Catherine Walker, Andrew Scott, Lara McDonnell.
When was The Delinquent Season released and how long is it?
The Delinquent Season was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did The Delinquent Season make at the box office?
The Delinquent Season grossed $39K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Delinquent Season?
The Delinquent Season holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).