In America (film)

In America
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJim Sheridan
Written by
Produced by
  • Jim Sheridan
  • Arthur Lappin
Starring
CinematographyDeclan Quinn
Edited byNaomi Geraghty
Music by
Production
companies
  • Hell's Kitchen Films
  • East of Harlem (UK) Ltd.
Distributed byFox Searchlight Pictures
Release dates
  • 12 September 2002 (2002-09-12) (TIFF)
  • 31 October 2003 (2003-10-31) (United Kingdom)
  • 6 February 2004 (2004-02-06) (United States)
Running time
105 minutes
Countries
  • Ireland
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$25.4 million

In America is a 2002 drama film directed by Jim Sheridan. The semi-autobiographical screenplay was written by Jim Sheridan and his daughters, Naomi and Kirsten. A co-production between Ireland, United States and the United Kingdom, it focuses on an immigrant Irish family's struggle to start a new life in New York City, as seen through the eyes of the elder daughter.

At the 76th Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Original Screenplay for the Sheridans, Best Actress for Samantha Morton and Best Supporting Actor for Djimon Hounsou. At the 9th Critics' Choice Awards, the film won Best Original Screenplay, in addition to the Stanley Kramer Award win at the 15th Producers Guild of America Awards. The film also was nominated for two Golden Globes.

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