The Run of the Country

Critics Consensus

No consensus yet.

50%

TOMATOMETER

Total Count: 8

75%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 942
User image

The Run of the Country Photos

View All Photos (2)

Movie Info

First romance amidst the timeless beauty of Ireland provides the basis of this tender drama. The story is set in modern times within the County Cavan and centers on Danny, the 18-year-old son of a recently widowed policeman. The story begins soon after the funeral. Father and son are having a row about household responsibilities; the angry Danny ends up running away to constant trouble-maker Prunty's farm. Danny is confused about life until he meets the well-born, beautiful Annagh. Time passes and the two begin to slowly get acquainted. As they do, the previously taciturn Danny begins to show his softer side and one night, deep in a forest glen, the two tenderly become lovers. Unfortunately, Annagh is impregnated and real trouble between the families ensues. Meanwhile Prunty keeps on making trouble; at first it is innocent, but as time passes it becomes more serious.

Watch it now

Cast

Albert Finney
as Father
Matt Keeslar
as Danny
Victoria Smurfit
as Annagh
Anthony Brophy
as Prunty
David Kelly
as Father Gaynor
Dearbhla Molloy
as Mother
Carole Nimmons
as Mrs. Prunty
Vinnie McCabe
as Annagh's Uncle
Trevor Clarke
as Barman
Kevin Murphy
as Big Man
Michael O'Reilly
as Bouncer Patterson
P.J. Brady
as Carolan
Miche Doherty
as Dolan
Declan Mulholland
as Farmer
Paddy McGuinness
as Lookout
Dawn Bradfield
as Daphne
Christy Mahon
as Man
Pat Kinevane
as McQuade
Joe Hanley
as Monkey
Maureen Dow
as Mrs. McKenna
Eileen Ward
as Mrs. Lee
Thoams Lappin
as Rennicks
Robin Hines
as Soldier
Antoine Byrne
as Wench
Seamus O'Rourke
as Man at Annagh's
Joan Sheehy
as Widdy McGinn
Noel Smith
as Goblin Gilmour
Hugh B. O'Brien
as Danny's Uncle
Aine Ni Mhuiri
as Danny's Aunt
Sissy Connolly
as Elderly Lady
Mary Reilly
as Woman
View All

Critic Reviews for The Run of the Country

All Critics (8) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (4)

View All Critic Reviews (8)

Audience Reviews for The Run of the Country

There are no featured audience reviews for The Run of the Country at this time.

See All Audience Reviews

The Run of the Country Quotes

There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.

News & Features