The movie “In America” is a poignant drama released in 2002 and directed by Jim Sheridan. It tells the story of an Irish immigrant family, adjusting to life in Hell’s Kitchen, while mourning the loss of a child. With stellar performances from Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton and Sarah Bolger, this article offers an insight into the filming locations of the movie and provides interesting trivia and backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“In America” was primarily filmed in Ireland, more specifically, in places such as Dublin and County Dublin. The Ardmore Studios situated along Herbert Road in Bray, County Wicklow and locations around Parnell Street, Dublin were utilized as well. The shooting of the movie began in August of 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paddy Considine | Johnny |
| Samantha Morton | Sarah |
| Sarah Bolger | Christy |
| Emma Bolger | Ariel |
| Neal Jones | Immigration Officer #1 |
| Randall Carlton | Immigration Officer #2 |
| Ciaran Cronin | Frankie |
| Djimon Hounsou | Mateo |
| Nye Heron | Blind Man |
| Jason Salkey | Tony |
| Rene Millan | Steve |
| Sara James | Papo’s Girlfriend |
| Bob Gallico | Theatre Director |
| Jason Killalee | Assistant Theatre Director |
| Chary O’Dea | Mexican Woman with Child |
| Adrian Martinez | Shopkeeper |
| Merrina Millsapp | Marina |
| David Wike | Barker |
| Guy Carleton | Man at Fair |
| Elaine Grollman | Nun on School Steps |
| Nick Dunning | Gynaecologist |
| Michael Sean Tighe | Frank |
| Jennifer Seifert | Angela |
| Kathleen King | Prize Giving Nun |
| Eilish Scanlon | Nun Playing Piano |
| Tom Murphy | Actor in Queue |
| Des Bishop | Stockbroker in Taxi |
| Bernadette Quigley | Hospital Administrator |
| Frank Wood | Paediatrician |
| Molly Glynn | Sarah Mateo |
| Jer O’Leary | Thomas Bakewell |
| Tamla Clarke | Hospital Receptionist |
| Carmen Regan | Doctor |
| Nisha Nayar | Hospice Nurse |
| Rodrigo Pineda Sanchez | Mexican Man Guitarist |
| Gabriela Quintero Lopez | Mexican Woman Guitarist |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was nominated for 3 Oscars along with other 26 wins & 63 nominations.
- Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan and Kirsten Sheridan are the notable writers behind the story of “In America”.
- The movie starred actors like Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton, Sarah Bolger and Djimon Hounsou in major roles.
- Paddy Considine played Johnny, Samantha Morton portrayed Sarah, and Sarah Bolger took on the role of Christy in the film.
- An interesting mix of actors, including Emma Bolger as Ariel and Neal Jones as Immigration Officer #1, added depth and variety to the cast.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ireland
- Latitude: 53.77975540000001
- Longitude: -7.3055309
- Place ID: ChIJj2lzXZ5hXkgRjcZqTUQ5m8o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.196698
- Longitude: -6.1249014
- Place ID: ChIJWSWEbtanZ0gRHKkTr9FMPYA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Herbert Rd, Killarney, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.3498053
- Longitude: -6.2603097
- Place ID: ChIJL6wn6oAOZ0gRoHExl6nHAAo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dublin, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Parnell Street, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.3518295
- Longitude: -6.2629046
- Place ID: ChIJOSWkS4EOZ0gRJMFidE_Q6z4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Parnell St, Dublin, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location Name: Parnell Street, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Latitude: 53.3518295
- Longitude: -6.2629046
- Place ID: ChIJOSWkS4EOZ0gRJMFidE_Q6z4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Parnell St, Dublin, Ireland
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
