Black Irish (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Black Irish is a drama film directed by Brad Gann, running about 95 minutes. “Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.
Who’s in it. Black Irish stars Michael Angarano as Cole McKay, Brendan Gleeson as Desmond McKay, Melissa Leo as Margaret McKay and Emily VanCamp as Kathleen McKay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Black Irish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Irish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Irish tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Irish (2007)?
- In US, Black Irish is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Irish worth watching?
- Black Irish holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Irish?
- Black Irish stars Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, Melissa Leo, Emily VanCamp and Bates Wilder.
- When was Black Irish released?
- Black Irish was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.