I Am Ireland (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1959, I Am Ireland is a documentary and history film directed by George Morrison, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.
Who’s in it. I Am Ireland stars Liam Budhlaeir as Narrator and Padraig O'Raghallaigh as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, I Am Ireland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am Ireland page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am Ireland (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Am Ireland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Am Ireland worth watching?
- I Am Ireland holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am Ireland?
- I Am Ireland stars Liam Budhlaeir and Padraig O'Raghallaigh.
- When was I Am Ireland released?
- I Am Ireland was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.