Movie

The Nephew

“They're worlds apart, but closer than anyone could believe.”

★ 5.6(18)19981h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Eugene Brady
Release date: 1998-08-28
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Ireland

The Nephew — trailer

About The Nephew

The Nephew is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Eugene Brady, starring Niall Tóibín, Sinéad Cusack and Luke Griffin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Nephew in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Twenty years ago, Tony Egan's sister went to America. Nobody ever heard of her again. But now, the message of her death arrives in her town of birth. Only days later, her only son Chad arrives, too. Obviously, his mother took a black husband. Soon, Chad falls for Aislin, who has a bit of a crush on him too. But there is an old conflict going on between her father and Chad's uncle. This conflict resurfaces and begins to draw circles, wider and wider.

Cast

Niall Tóibín

Sean

Sinéad Cusack

Brenda O'Boyce

Luke Griffin

Peter O'Boyce

Phelim Drew

Patsy

Donal McCann

Tony Egan

Pierce Brosnan

Joe Brady

Tony Rohr

Crony 1

Jimmy Keogh

Crony 2

Marcus Lynch

Crony 3

Birdy Sweeney

Old Codger

Aonghus Og McAnally

Red Haired Kid

Hill Harper

Chad Egan-Washington

Themes & keywords

irish-americanromancecoming of ageprejudiceirelandfamily conflictbiracialirish

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Nephew in United States?+

The Nephew is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Nephew on Netflix?+

The Nephew is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Nephew?+

The Nephew has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Nephew?+

The Nephew stars Niall Tóibín, Sinéad Cusack, Luke Griffin, Phelim Drew and Donal McCann.

When did The Nephew come out?+

The Nephew is a 1998 movie directed by Eugene Brady.

What genre is The Nephew?+

The Nephew is Drama film.

Who directed The Nephew?+

The Nephew was directed by Eugene Brady.