Ourselves Alone (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2023, Ourselves Alone is a thriller and crime film directed by Barney Pell Scholes, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by the Northern Bank robbery that took place in Belfast in 2004, Ourselves Alone is set in the house of a bank manager and his wife, who are taken hostage by brother-and-sister IRA members - Aoife and Sean. They plan to force the bank manager to help them carry out the robbery. But when a psychopathic third IRA member - Liam - arrives at the house unexpectedly, things start to go wrong.
Who’s in it. Ourselves Alone stars Doireann May White as Aoife, Curtis-Lee Ashqar as Liam, Jack Dawson as Sean and Shane McCaffrey as James (Bank Manager), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ourselves Alone has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ourselves Alone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ourselves Alone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ourselves Alone (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ourselves Alone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ourselves Alone worth watching?
- Ourselves Alone holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ourselves Alone?
- Ourselves Alone stars Doireann May White, Curtis-Lee Ashqar, Jack Dawson, Shane McCaffrey and Julie Alderdice.
- When was Ourselves Alone released?
- Ourselves Alone was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.