The Nephew (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, The Nephew is a notable film directed by Eugene Brady, running about 105 minutes. “They're worlds apart, but closer than anyone could believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twenty years ago, Tony Egan's sister went to America. Nobody ever heard of her again. But now, the message of her death arrives in her town of birth. Only days later, her only son Chad arrives, too. Obviously, his mother took a black husband. Soon, Chad falls for Aislin, who has a bit of a crush on him too. But there is an old conflict going on between her father and Chad's uncle. This conflict resurfaces and begins to draw circles, wider and wider.
Who’s in it. The Nephew stars Niall Tóibín as Sean, Sinéad Cusack as Brenda O'Boyce, Luke Griffin as Peter O'Boyce and Phelim Drew as Patsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Nephew has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nephew page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nephew (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nephew change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nephew worth watching?
- The Nephew holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nephew?
- The Nephew stars Niall Tóibín, Sinéad Cusack, Luke Griffin, Phelim Drew and Donal McCann.
- When was The Nephew released?
- The Nephew was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.