What is Five Minutes of Heaven?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Repair the factual overview of the film "Five Minutes of Heaven" (2009).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Release date
- Jan 19, 2009
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Repair the factual overview of the film "Five Minutes of Heaven" (2009).
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Title: Five Minutes of Heaven
Year: 2009
Release Date (US): 01/19/2009
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 29m
Rating: R
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Cast: Liam Neeson, James Nesbitt, Anamaria Marinca, Mark Ryder
Plot: The story of former Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two. (Note: Source [3] spells it "Griffen", but the synopsis and source [2] spell it "Griffin". I will use the spelling from the synopsis/source [2] as it is more consistent, or check if both are provided. Source [2] says Griffin. Source [3] says Griffen. I'll stick to the synopsis/source [
Should you watch it?
“Twenty-five years after a fatal shooting, former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little meets Joe Griffin.”
- Engaging performances
- Compelling historical context
- Heavy subject matter
- Slow-paced narrative
Watch it if you enjoy intense dramatic films about reconciliation and the past.
Contains mature themes and depictions of past violence.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Five Minutes of Heaven released?
The film was released in 2009.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes.
What genres does the film fall under?
The film belongs to the crime, drama, and thriller genres.
Who is the main subject of the story?
The story centers on former Ulster Volunteer Force member Alistair Little.
Why do Alistair Little and Joe Griffin meet?
The media arrange a meeting between the two twenty-five years after Little killed Griffin's brother.
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