Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- sardonic
- energetic
- late night viewing
- indie film night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film likable and energetic, praising its interwoven ensemble and darkly comic human messiness.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The breakup between John and Deirdre triggers interconnected escapades involving the people around them.
The film presents flawed, abrasive people with comic energy and emotional sympathy rather than simple villainy.
Its central premise examines the passage between John and Deirdre’s breakup and making up.
Crime escapades unfold among interconnected Dublin characters whose romantic and personal problems drive the action.
Films like Intermission, and why
Magnolia
interwoven urban lives, romantic dysfunction, dark comedy, and crime capers
The Ice Storm
ensemble storytelling, abrasive characters, romantic entanglements, and blackly comic tone
The General
working-class crime, damaged relationships, and sardonic British Isles humor
Love Actually
intersecting characters, romantic miscommunication, and bittersweet urban comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- John Crowley
- Release Date
- 2003-08-29
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (180)
Cast
- Colin Farrell
- Colm Meaney
- Kelly Macdonald
- Cillian Murphy
- Brían F. O'Byrne
- Shirley Henderson
- David Wilmot
- Michael McElhatton
- Deirdre O'Kane
- Ger Ryan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Intermission about?
- A fractured Dublin breakup sets off a darkly funny chain reaction of romance, crime, and emotional second chances.
- What is Intermission like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Intermission as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Intermission violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Intermission as moderate.
- What did critics think of Intermission?
- Critics generally found the film likable and energetic, praising its interwoven ensemble and darkly comic human messiness.
- Which films are like Intermission?
- Films with a similar feel include Magnolia, The Ice Storm, The General, and Love Actually.
- How long is Intermission?
- Intermission runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Intermission?
- In United States, Intermission streams on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
