Calm with Horses
Synopsis
In darkest rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas 'Arm' Armstrong has become the feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family, whilst also trying to be a good father to his autistic five-year-old son, Jack. Torn between these two families, Arm's loyalties are truly tested when he is asked to kill for the first time.
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US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-14
Top Cast
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Cosmo Jarvis
Arm
Barry Keoghan
Dympna
Niamh Algar
Ursula
Ned Dennehy
Paudi
Kiljan Moroney
Jack
Brid Brennan
Maire Mirkin
Liam Carney
Fannigan
Simone Kirby
June
Anthony Welsh
Rob
David Wilmot
Hector
Brian Doherty
Larry
Roisin O'Neill
Fatima
Toni O'Rourke
Lisa
Hazel Doupe
Charlie
Rory Quinn
Brandon
Ally Ní Chiárain
Mrs Dory
Ryan McParland
Needles
Peter Newington
Pool Hall Lad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Rowland
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Barrett, Joseph Murtagh
- Original Score
- Benjamin John Power
- Original Title
- Calm with Horses
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- DMC Film, Film4 Productions, Element Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Rowland
Colin Barrett, Joseph Murtagh
Benjamin John Power
Si Bell, Piers McGrail
Nicolas Chaudeurge, Matthew Tabern, Andonis Trattos
Ed Guiney, Iman Kiashemshaki, Daniel Emmerson, Michael Fassbender, Conor McCaughan
Department Leadership Roster
Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ed Guiney
Producer
Iman Kiashemshaki
Producer
Benjamin John Power
Original Music Composer
Justin Cornish
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Pedrero
Stunt Coordinator
Nick Rowland
Director
Joseph Murtagh
Writer
Daniel Emmerson
Producer
Nicolas Chaudeurge
Editor
Matthew Tabern
Editor
Sharon Long
Costume Design
Piers McGrail
Director of Photography
Damien Creagh
Production Design
Andonis Trattos
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Calm with Horses about?
In darkest rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas 'Arm' Armstrong has become the feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family, whilst also trying to be a good father to his autistic five-year-old son, Jack. Torn between these two families, Arm's loyalties are truly tested when he is asked to kill for the first time.
Who directed Calm with Horses?
Calm with Horses was directed by Nick Rowland.
Who stars in Calm with Horses?
The principal cast of Calm with Horses includes Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan, Niamh Algar, Ned Dennehy, Kiljan Moroney.
When was Calm with Horses released and how long is it?
Calm with Horses was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Calm with Horses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calm with Horses was composed by Benjamin John Power.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calm with Horses?
Calm with Horses holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).