The Pier (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, The Pier is a drama and romance film directed by Gerard Hurley, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
Who’s in it. The Pier stars Karl Johnson as Larry McCarthy, Gerard Hurley as Jack McCarthy, Lili Taylor as Grace Ross and Mary Foskett as June Driscoll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Pier has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pier tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pier (2011)?
- In US, The Pier is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pier worth watching?
- The Pier holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pier?
- The Pier stars Karl Johnson, Gerard Hurley, Lili Taylor, Mary Foskett and David O'Reilly.
- When was The Pier released?
- The Pier was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.