Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- boisterous
- witty
- warm
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a lively, warm, sharply observed comedy drama with strong performances and vivid dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Curley household expresses opinions loudly and continuously as Sharon's pregnancy becomes the focus of family and community conversation.
Sharon becomes the talk of the town after refusing to identify the father of her baby.
Sharon's pregnancy drives the conflict with her parents, siblings, and neighbors.
The Curley family's crowded domestic life and Dublin community setting ground the comedy in everyday Irish social experience.
Films like The Snapper, and why
The Commitments
warm working-class family comedy, lively dialogue, and affectionate domestic conflict
The Van
irish working-class setting, boisterous ensemble humor, and family-centered social realism
Juno
pregnancy-driven family drama balancing embarrassment, tenderness, and comic community pressure
Billy Elliot
naturalistic working-class comedy drama centered on outspoken families and social expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Release Date
- 1993-08-06
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (93)
Cast
- Colm Meaney
- Tina Kellegher
- Ruth McCabe
- Eanna MacLiam
- Peter Rowen
- Joanne Gerrard
- Colm O'Byrne
- Ciara Duffy
- Fionnuala Murphy
- Karen Woodley
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Snapper about?
- A spirited young Irish woman faces pregnancy, gossip, and a torrent of family opinions without surrendering her independence.
- What is The Snapper like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Snapper as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Snapper violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Snapper.
- What did critics think of The Snapper?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a lively, warm, sharply observed comedy drama with strong performances and vivid dialogue.
- Which films are like The Snapper?
- Films with a similar feel include The Commitments, The Van, Juno, and Billy Elliot.
- How long is The Snapper?
- The Snapper runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Snapper?
- In United States, The Snapper is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
