The Snapper
“She's got a little secret and a lot of explaining to do.”
Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.
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Where is The Snapper streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
About The Snapper
The Snapper is a 1993 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Frears. The cast is led by Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Snapper was produced by BBC Film and made in United Kingdom and Ireland. It was released on August 6, 1993, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Writers
- Roddy Doyle
- Release date
- August 6, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Production
- BBC Film
The Snapper cast & crew
The Snapper was directed by Stephen Frears and written by Roddy Doyle.
The cast features Colm Meaney as Dessie Curley, Tina Kellegher as Sharon Curley, Ruth McCabe as Kay Curley, Eanna MacLiam as Craig Curley, Peter Rowen as Sonny Curley, and Joanne Gerrard as Lisa Curley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Myers, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton, and it was produced by Mark Shivas and Lynda Myles.
Is The Snapper worth watching?
The Snapper holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 89 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Snapper is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Snapper
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Cast of The Snapper
Colm Meaney
Dessie Curley
Tina Kellegher
Sharon Curley
Ruth McCabe
Kay Curley
Eanna MacLiam
Craig Curley
Peter Rowen
Sonny Curley
Joanne Gerrard
Lisa Curley
Colm O'Byrne
Darren Curley
Ciara Duffy
Kimberley Curley
Fionnuala Murphy
Jackie O'Keefe
Karen Woodley
Yvonne Burgess
Pat Laffan
George Burgess
Virginia Cole
Doris Burgess
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The Snapper — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Snapper in United States?
The Snapper is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Snapper on Hoopla?
Yes — The Snapper is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Snapper in?
The Snapper is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Snapper?
The Snapper runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Snapper rated?
The Snapper is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 89 ratings.
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