Fools of Fortune (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Fools of Fortune is a drama and romance film directed by Pat O'Connor, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
Who’s in it. Fools of Fortune stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Marianne, Iain Glen as Willie Quinton, Julie Christie as Mrs Quinton and Tom Hickey as Father Kilgarrif, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fools of Fortune has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fools of Fortune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fools of Fortune tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fools of Fortune (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fools of Fortune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fools of Fortune worth watching?
- Fools of Fortune holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fools of Fortune?
- Fools of Fortune stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iain Glen, Julie Christie, Tom Hickey and Michael Kitchen.
- When was Fools of Fortune released?
- Fools of Fortune was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.