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The Shipping News 2001

“Dive beneath the surface.”

Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Director
Lasse Hallström
Network
Miramax
★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 R DramaRomance Released
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What is The Shipping News?

The Shipping News is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.

Type
Film
Year
2001
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Dec 18, 2001
Studios
Miramax
Genres
Drama, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
Episode runtime
~111 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Miramax

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Overview

The Shipping News is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Miramax. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“An emotionally beaten man relocates with his young daughter to Newfoundland.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a nominated lead performance by Spacey
  • Features a nominated supporting performance by Dench
Keep in mind
  • Runtime is one hour and fifty-one minutes
  • Contains dramatic themes

Watch it if you enjoy dramatic films about family relocation.

The film is rated R and falls into the drama and romance genres.

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What is the release year of the film?

The film was released in 2001.

What are the genres of the film?

The film is classified as drama and romance.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is one hour and fifty-one minutes.

Which actors received nominations at the British Academy Film Awards?

Spacey and Dench were nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Supporting Role, respectively.

What is the basic premise of the film?

An emotionally beaten man moves with his young daughter to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.

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