In 1935, when it is more common for Irish families to leave their famine-stricken country for America, the impoverished McCourt family do the reverse because of financial difficulties and family problems caused by his father's alcoholism.
20 March 1980, Ireland
23 April 1984, Limerick, Ireland
4 June 1960, USA
11 July 1962, Sligo, Ireland
2 October 1943, Dublin, Ireland
1990, Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland
25 October 1922, Fairview, Dublin, Ireland
1985, Co. Cavan, Ireland
3 February 1983, Dublin, Ireland
25 May 1952, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
18 May 1947, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
March 17, 2011
A tedious, vastly disappointing film that does not do justice to the wonderful and touching book upon which it is based.
January 01, 2000
Lacks the magnificence of his book, but it is worth seeing.
January 01, 2000
Probably (Alan Parker's) best movie after The Commitments.
January 01, 2000
There is in the film a beauty and ambition rare in most current movies.
January 01, 2000
A quietly triumphant experience.
August 21, 2002
Misses the mark as an exceptional drama yet manages to vividly convey the soul-shattering effects of poverty.
August 02, 2002
Like bread without yeast, 'Angela's Ashes' minus the author's wit can't rise to meet expectations.
July 23, 2007
I enjoyed the relentless gloomy realism, the refusal to put a happy face on McCourt's miserable childhood.
October 14, 2007
Sometimes humorous and wholly inspiring tale.
July 02, 2002
A dreary, ultimately punishing adaptation of Frank McCourt's memoir, where every other scene has somebody either getting sick, puking or dying.
January 01, 2000
Of course, the movie is a thinner version of the novel, but you still get a drama that has you laughing and brokenhearted, often at the same time.
January 01, 2000
Despite its harsh scenes, Angela's Ashes will leave you with lovely memories.
