Titanic Town (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Titanic Town is a drama film directed by Roger Michell, running about 100 minutes. “An Extraordinary Time Called For An Extraordinary Woman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Belfast 1972: The politically naive Bernie is trying to bring up a normal family in less than normal surroundings. Her best friend is accidentally shot dead by the IRA, and her neighbours are constantly raided by the army. In this climate of fear she stands up and condemns the murders. Criticising both factions, her call for a ceasefire is interpreted as an attack against the IRA, and as her peace movement takes momentum, she and her family are placed in the frontline.
Who’s in it. Titanic Town stars Julie Walters as Bernie McPhelimy, Ciarán Hinds as Aidan McPhelimy, Nuala O'Neill as Annie McPhelimy and James Loughran as Thomas McPhelimy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Titanic Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Titanic Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Titanic Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Titanic Town (1998)?
- In US, Titanic Town is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Titanic Town worth watching?
- Titanic Town holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Titanic Town?
- Titanic Town stars Julie Walters, Ciarán Hinds, Nuala O'Neill, James Loughran and Elizabeth Donaghy.
- When was Titanic Town released?
- Titanic Town was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.