The Irishman (2019)
A truck driver's loyalty to the mob entwines him with a powerful union boss for decades of crime.
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
How intense is The Irishman?
The Irishman has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Irishman feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyepicatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Irishman
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Is The Irishman for you?
Is The Irishman scary?
No. The Irishman is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Irishman gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Irishman sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Irishman OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Irishman?
The Irishman runs 3h 29m.
Where can I stream The Irishman?
The Irishman is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Irishman have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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