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A drama based on the true story of Desmond Doyle and his young children, Evelyn, Maurice and Dermot. Abandoned by his wife, Doyle does his best to make it as a single dad, raising his kids alone in Ireland in 1953. Their life isn't easy--but above all else in the world, Doyle loves his children. Unfortunately, when his wife's mother reports her daughter's abandonment to the authorities, the power of... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 33 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 13th, 2002 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for thematic material and language. |
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| Distributors: |
MGM Distribution Company
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,368,343 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"The film has a sturdy good heart and a dynamite cast who delight in doing a melodramatic tear-jerker to the very best of their abilities." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"Told with the frank simplicity of a classic well-made picture..." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...one of the season's more moving films." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"An okay, heartwarming time." more...
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B- |
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