Belfast (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2021, Belfast is a drama film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 98 minutes. “No matter how far you go, you never forget where you came from.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.
Who’s in it. Belfast stars Jamie Dornan as Pa, Caitríona Balfe as Ma, Judi Dench as Granny and Ciarán Hinds as Pop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Belfast has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $49.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Belfast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Belfast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Belfast (2021)?
- In US, Belfast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Belfast worth watching?
- Belfast holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Belfast?
- Belfast stars Jamie Dornan, Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds and Lara McDonnell.
- When was Belfast released?
- Belfast was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.