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In America is a 2003 Irish-American-British drama film directed by Jim Sheridan. The semi-autobiographical screenplay by Sheridan and his daughters Naomi and Kirsten focuses on an immigrant Irish family's struggle to start a new life in New York City, as seen through the eyes of the elder daughter.
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay for the Sheridans, Best Actress for Samantha Morton and Best Supporting Actor for Djimon Hounsou.
Original Release
10/31/2003
US Release
02/06/2004
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Juan Carlos Hernández | Papo |
| Nye Heron | Blind Man |
Directors
Writers
Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Juan Carlos Hernández | Papo |
| 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 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Nye Heron | Producer |
| Jim Sheridan | Producer |
| Arthur Lappin | Producer |
| Paul Myler | Producer |
| Meredith Zamsky | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2004 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2004 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 2004 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
| 2004 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2004 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
