The Pipe (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, The Pipe is a documentary film directed by Risteard Ó Domhnaill, running about 83 minutes. “Big Oil. Small Village.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A compelling documentary film four years in the making, The Pipe tells the story of the small Rossport community which has taken on the might of Shell Oil and the Irish State. The discovery of gas off this remote coastal village has led to the most dramatic clash of cultures in modern Ireland. The rights of farmers over their fields, and of fishermen to their fishing grounds, has come in direct conflict with one of the world's most powerful oil companies. When the citizens look to their State to protect their rights, they find that the government has put Shell's right to lay a pipeline over their own.
Who’s in it. The Pipe stars Willie Corduff as Himself, Mary Corduff as Herself, Pat ‘The Chief’ O’Donnell as Himself and Monica Muller as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Pipe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pipe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pipe tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pipe (2011)?
- In GB, The Pipe is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pipe worth watching?
- The Pipe holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pipe?
- The Pipe stars Willie Corduff, Mary Corduff, Pat ‘The Chief’ O’Donnell and Monica Muller.
- When was The Pipe released?
- The Pipe was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.