Penance (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2018, Penance is an action and history film directed by Tom Collins, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Unequivocal about the need for violence to force Britain out of Ireland, Father Eoin O’Donnell seals the fate of the young and impressionable Antaine by convincing him to fight in the 1916 Rising. Fifty years later, the reappearance of the now-experienced gunman Antaine in a divided Derry throws Father O’Donnell into turmoil. Once allies, the pair are now placed on opposite sides of the same agenda.
Who’s in it. Penance stars Peter Coonan as Fr. Eoin (Young), Terry Byrne as Fr. Eoin (Old), Gerard McSorley as Murray and Emma Eliza Regan as Aine Ni Laoighrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Penance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penance (2018)?
- In US, Penance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Penance worth watching?
- Penance holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penance?
- Penance stars Peter Coonan, Terry Byrne, Gerard McSorley, Emma Eliza Regan and Barry McGovern.
- When was Penance released?
- Penance was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.