The Snapper
November 1993
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Derek Elley
Casting and playing are uniformly tops, with special praise for Fionnuala Murphy as Kellegher's best pal, Ruth McCabe as the quiet, long-suffering mom, and the five kids as her loopy brothers and...
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Better-than-average sitcom stuff, enhanced by the lively performances, Doyle's own adaptation, and the able direction of Stephen Frears.
Geoff Andrew
Deeply affecting.
Charles Hagen
A small, joyful lark of a film.
Peter Travers
This rip-roaring Irish comedy is the freshest surprise of the season.
James Berardinelli
The marriage of humor and drama is admittedly imperfect, but it works well enough to occasionally spawn laughter and touch the heart, and there's a crucial scene between Colm Meaney and Tina...
Critic reviews
Derek Elley
Casting and playing are uniformly tops, with special praise for Fionnuala Murphy as Kellegher's best pal, Ruth McCabe as the quiet, long-suffering mom, and the five kids as her loopy brothers and...
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Better-than-average sitcom stuff, enhanced by the lively performances, Doyle's own adaptation, and the able direction of Stephen Frears.
James Berardinelli
The marriage of humor and drama is admittedly imperfect, but it works well enough to occasionally spawn laughter and touch the heart, and there's a crucial scene between Colm Meaney and Tina...
Roger Ebert
The Snapper sees its characters with warmth and acceptance, and earns its laughs by being wise about human nature.
Cast and credits
Actors | Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe |
Producers | Lynda Myles |
Director | Stephen Frears |
Writers | Roddy Doyle |
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Audio language
Subtitles
English
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
94 minutes
Rating
R
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