Rocky Road to Dublin (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Rocky Road to Dublin is a documentary film directed by Peter Lennon, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Irish-born journalist Peter Lennon examines the contemporary (1967) state of the Republic of Ireland, posing the question, “What do you do with your revolution once you’ve got it?” It argues that Ireland was dominated by cultural isolationism, Gaelic and clerical traditionalism at the time of its making.
Who’s in it. Rocky Road to Dublin stars John Huston as Self, Peter Lennon as Self - Narrator, Sean O’Faoláin as Self and Conor Cruise O’Brien as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rocky Road to Dublin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocky Road to Dublin page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocky Road to Dublin (1968)?
- In US, Rocky Road to Dublin is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocky Road to Dublin worth watching?
- Rocky Road to Dublin holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocky Road to Dublin?
- Rocky Road to Dublin stars John Huston, Peter Lennon, Sean O’Faoláin, Conor Cruise O’Brien and Douglas Gageby.
- When was Rocky Road to Dublin released?
- Rocky Road to Dublin was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.