30 Best St. Patrick's Day Movies
1
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
When two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, there are alarming consequences for both of them. This film has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
2
Calvary (2014)

2
Calvary (2014)
Set in a small town in Ireland, an Irish priest receives a death threat during a confession. As the timeline on the threat runs out the priest must grapple with the reality of his community and his personal life.
3
Belfast (2021)

3
Belfast (2021)
This semi-autobiographical film chronicles the life of a working class family and their young son's childhood during the late 1960s in Northern Ireland.
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4
The Departed (2006)

4
The Departed (2006)
A cat and mouse game set in South Boston where the state police force is waging an all-out-war to take down the city's top organized crime ring
5
Older Than Ireland (2016)

5
Older Than Ireland (2016)
This 2016 documentary tells the story of Ireland from Irish independence and beyond through the eyes of 30 Irish centenarians.
6
Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)

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Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)
Credit: Amazon PrimeIn this romantic comedy, Rosemary, played by Emily Blunt, pines for Jamie Dornan's Anthony, a farmer tending his family's land in the Irish countryside.
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7
Dancing At Lughnasa (1998)

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Dancing At Lughnasa (1998)
Credit: AmazonThis 1998 movie starring Meryl Streep and Michael Gambon follows the lives of five close-knit unmarried sisters in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
8
The O'Briens (2013)

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The O'Briens (2013)
Credit: AmazonAn Irish father summons his adult children to come home, causing them to fear the worst, but they find he wants to introduce them to his new fiancé.
9
Waking Ned Devine (1998)

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Waking Ned Devine (1998)
Credit: Amazon PrimeThis feel-good comedy follows the misadventures of two longtime friends and the small Irish village they call home, which is transformed by a winning lottery ticket.
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10
Leap Year (2010)

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Leap Year (2010)
Another year comes and goes, and Anna (Amy Adams) still doesn’t have a ring. So what does she do? Chases her boyfriend through Ireland so she can propose to him. But what she didn’t expect was to meet a handsome stranger along the way...
11
The Secret of Kells (2009)

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The Secret of Kells (2009)
This sweet children’s movie is magical enough to entertain adults too.
12
Finian's Rainbow (1968)

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Finian's Rainbow (1968)
Leprechauns, pots of gold, and rainbows are all found in this delightful Fred Astaire film from the '60s.
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13
The Luck of the Irish (2001)

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The Luck of the Irish (2001)
You can stream this Disney Channel Original Movie on Disney Plus, or you can skip the middleman and just buy it yourself. Either way, you won’t regret having access to the family comedy about a teenager who’s part leprechaun.
14
The Guard (2011)

14
The Guard (2011)
An Irish cop and his straight-laced coworker uncover corruption in the police department while investigating a drug ring in this comedic thriller.
15
Leprechaun (1993)

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Leprechaun (1993)
This isn’t exactly a warm and fuzzy St. Patrick’s Day movie, but it's on theme nonetheless. If horror’s not your thing, then maybe Jennifer Aniston's '90s style will be.
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16
Once (2007)

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Once (2007)
This Irish romantic comedy follows two aspiring musicians who decide to collaborate and end up falling for each other in the process.
17
Michael Collins (1996)

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Michael Collins (1996)
Liam Neeson plays the titular character, who leads the Irish Republican Army in a battle against Britain for Ireland’s independence.
18
The Commitments (1991)

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The Commitments (1991)
A man decides to organize an R&B group in Dublin, but fame and fortune are more difficult to navigate than the group may have thought.
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19
The Quiet Man (1952)

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The Quiet Man (1952)
After a boxer named Sean moves back to his home in Ireland, he falls in love with the sister of the man who’s always coveted Sean’s property.
20
Far and Away (1992)

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Far and Away (1992)
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise star in this period drama about two people who travel from Ireland to America. Together, they face struggles both with money, and with their feelings for each other.

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