In America (film)

In America is a 2002 drama film directed by Jim Sheridan. The semi-autobiographical screenplay by Jim Sheridan and his daughters, Naomi and Kirsten, focuses on an immigrant Irish family's struggle to start a new life in New York City, as seen through the eyes of the elder daughter.

In America
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJim Sheridan
Written by
Produced by
  • Jim Sheridan
  • Arthur Lappin
Starring
CinematographyDeclan Quinn
Edited byNaomi Geraghty
Music by
Production
companies
  • Hell's Kitchen Films
  • East of Harlem (UK) Ltd.
Distributed byFox Searchlight Pictures
Release dates
  • 12 September 2002 (2002-09-12) (TIFF)
  • 31 October 2003 (2003-10-31) (United Kingdom)
  • 6 February 2004 (2004-02-06) (United States)
Running time
105 minutes
Countries
  • Ireland
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$25.4 million

The film was an Irish, American and British co-production, and was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay for the Sheridans, Best Actress for Samantha Morton and Best Supporting Actor for Djimon Hounsou.

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