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Evelyn

2002, Drama, 1h 33m

117 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Though predictable and sometimes overly sentimental, Evelyn still manages to be heartwarming. Read critic reviews

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Desmond Doyle (PIERCE BROSNAN) gets to see his daughter, Evelyn (SOPHIE VAVASSEUR), and sons Dermot and Maurice (NIALL BEAGAN and HUGH McDONAGH, left and right) in United Artists' family drama EVELYN. photo 10

JULIANNA MARGULIES stars as Bernadette and PIERCE BROSNAN as Desmond in United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 11

Desmond (PIERCE BROSNAN), Nick (AIDAN QUINN), and Michael (STEPHEN REA) work together to regain custody of Desmond's children in United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 12

Desmond (PIERCE BROSNAN) and his father, Henry (FRANK KELLY), entertain pub patrons in United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 13

PIERCE BROSNAN (Desmond Doyle) shares a happy moment with his daughter, Evelyn (SOPHIE VAVASSEUR), in United Artists' inspiring family drama EVELYN. photo 14

PIERCE BROSNAN stars as real-life hero Desmond Doyle in United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 15

SOPHIE VAVASSEUR stars as the title character of United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 16

Bernadette (JULIANNA MARGULIES) comforts Desmond (PIERCE BROSNAN), a father trying to regain custody of his children, in United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 17

PIERCE BROSNAN discusses a scene with director BRUCE BERESFORD on the set of United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 18

Desmond (PIERCE BROSNAN) jumps into the water to confront Michael (STEPHEN REA) and Nick (AIDAN QUINN) in United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 19

Tom (ALAN BATES), Desmond (PIERCE BROSNAN), Nick (AIDAN QUINN), and Michael (STEPHEN REA) discuss their game plan to take on the Irish courts in United Artists' inspiring drama EVELYN. photo 20

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Movie Info

When the mother of young Evelyn Doyle (Sophie Vavasseur) abandons her family, her devastated father Desmond (Pierce Brosnan), is left to care for Evelyn and her brothers on his own. Because Irish laws forbid children to be raised in a home without two parents, Evelyn and her brothers are removed from Desmond's care and sent to separate orphanages. Desmond, who is out of work and abusing alcohol, will have to challenge the Irish courts to bring his children home.

Rating: PG (Thematic Material|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Bruce Beresford
Producer: Pierce Brosnan, Beau St. Clair, Michael Ohoven
Writer: Paul Pender
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2002 wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 27, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.4M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: United Artists
Sound Mix: Surround

Cast & Crew

Pierce Brosnan

Desmond Doyle

Aidan Quinn

Nick Barron

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Bernadette Beattie

Stephen Rea

Michael Beattie

Sophie Vavasseur

Sophie Vavasseur

Evelyn Doyle

Alan Bates

Thomas Connolly

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Critic Reviews for Evelyn

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Audience Reviews for Evelyn

Jun 10, 2017

Beautiful story showing a father's love for his children.

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Jun 08, 2009

Tear jerker for sure and a good storyline and acting.

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Aug 17, 2007

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