Yahoo LifestyleCelebrate St. Patrick's Day by Watching One of These Irish Movies
- 1/26
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by Watching One of These Irish Movies
If your idea of a perfect night involves a comfy couch and a great movie, then you're in luck—because that's probably going to be the best way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year.
After you're done hunting for shamrocks and eating corned beef and cabbage, you can keep up the St. Patrick's Day spirit by streaming one of the best Irish movies of all time. There are so many films about the Emerald Isle to choose from, whether you're a history buff, a thrill-seeker, or a hopeless romantic.
Real-life tales about the Irish War of Independence will teach you a thing or two about Ireland's distinguished past, while fictional love stories about young Irish immigrants will shed some light on the country's more romantic side. There are even a few picks on this list that weren't filmed across the pond, but they're fan favorites when it comes to getting in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day.
And for anyone who wants a little extra entertainment during their St. Patrick's Day movie marathon, grab a pint of green beer and take a sip every time an Irish film features Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Farrell, or Saoirse Ronan. You'll be feeling lucky in no time! 😂
- 2/26
Brooklyn
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In this charming love story based on the best-selling novel by the same name, Saoirse Ronan takes on the role of an Irish immigrant living in 1950s New York City. She's forced to decide between starting a new life in Brooklyn or returning to her old way of living back home.
- 3/26
Boondock Saints
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This cult classic shows two Irish Catholic twin brothers try to take down Boston's criminal underworld in the name of their faith.
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- 4/26
My Left Foot
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Daniel Day-Lewis took home the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Christy Brown, an Irish painter and writer with cerebral palsy. Based on Christy's autobiography by the same name, this true story will move you to tears.
- 5/26
Ondine
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Colin Farrel is the star of this romantic drama—enough said. Jokes aside, his part as a fisherman faced with a real-life fairy tale is sure to keep you glued to the screen until the credits roll.
- 6/26
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
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Set during the Irish War of Independence, this historical drama tells the story of two brothers who are pitted against each other during the conflict.
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- 7/26
The Luck of the Irish
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If you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your kids, this family-friendly Disney movie is the way to go. A teenage basketball star hoping for a little extra luck gets more than he bargained for when he turns into a leprechaun!
- 8/26
Far and Away
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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star as a pair of Irish natives who leave their homeland and travel to America in hopes of starting a new life in none other than Oklahoma.
- 9/26
Black '47
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This gripping thriller set during the Irish famine shows a mercenary's violent journey to avenge the death of his family.
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- 10/26
Dancing At Lughnasa
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Meryl Streep stars as the eldest of five sisters who live together in a small house in Ireland in 1936. The beautiful scenery paired with the women's tales of love and loss make this film worth a watch!
- 11/26
Calvary
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Fans of dark comedy will get a kick out of this movie about an Irish priest who receives a death threat from a mysterious parishioner and has one week to figure out if it's real.
- 12/26
Leap Year
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Full disclosure: There's not much about this movie that's really Irish except for the gorgeous setting, but it's still a fun watch if you're spending St. Patrick's Day with your girlfriends.
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- 13/26
A Date for Mad Mary
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"Mad" Mary (Seána Kerslake) has been labeled undateable after a brief stint in prison—but she needs to find a date to her best friend's wedding. This charming dramedy will have everyone laughing!
- 14/26
Sing Street
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Take a trip to 1980s Dublin in this charming movie musical about an awkward teenage boy who forms a band in an attempt to win the heart of the coolest girl in school.
- 15/26
Once
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When a wannabe musician meets another aspiring singer-songwriter on the streets of Dublin, they give each other the push they need to chase their dreams.
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- 16/26
The Commitments
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An enthusiastic Dubliner with a passion for soul music has one goal: To assemble and manage the world's greatest band. From holding auditions in his parents' home to actually gaining notoriety, his journey is nothing if not entertaining.
- 17/26
Michael Collins
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This popular war drama shows Liam Neeson as Michael Collins, a real-life leader in the Irish War of Independence who fought against the British in the early 20th century.
- 18/26
Intermission
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If you're looking for romance, comedy, crime, and drama, then this is the movie for you. Another fan favorite starring Colin Farrell, Intermission shows him as a small-time criminal with a vision for a big bank robbery.
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- 19/26
Hunger
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Michael Fassbender portrays an emaciated inmate in this dark drama that explores an Irish prison's real-life hunger strike in the 1980s.
- 20/26
The Snapper
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When a young woman unexpectedly becomes pregnant, her close-knit Irish family has a lot of questions—and it leads to plenty of awkward moments in this hilarious comedy.
- 21/26
In the Name of the Father
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Based on a true story, this film from the early '90s shows Daniel Day-Lewis portray a man who was wrongfully convicted of bombing a pub for the IRA.
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- 22/26
Finian's Rainbow
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Prepare to sing along to this star-studded movie musical based on the Broadway show by the same name. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola—the director of The Godfather—so you already know it's good!
- 23/26
Waking Ned Devine
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Someone in a rural Irish village scores a winning lottery ticket—and drops dead from the shock. Desperate to claim the prize, the townsfolk band together to convince the claim inspector that one of them is the real winner.
- 24/26
Bloody Sunday
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Stream this dramatic depiction of 1972's "Bloody Sunday" shootings in Derry, Ireland to get both a history lesson and an entertaining watch.
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- 25/26
The Quiet Man
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While The Quiet Man isn't exactly authentic, it's been a fan-favorite Irish movie for decades. John Wayne's character tries to win the heart of a no-nonsense young woman played by Maureen O'Hara and, of course, it doesn't go as planned.
- 26/26
The Magdalene Sisters
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This award-winning drama follows three teenage Irish girls who were unfairly sent to a Magdalene asylum in the early sixties. Together, they help each other survive—and dream of escape.
You're in luck—all of these St. Patrick's Day movies are worth a watch! ☘️
