---
title: "The Shipping News"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shipping-news-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 6440
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Shipping News (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shipping-news-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An emotionally beaten man relocates with his young daughter to Newfoundland."

### Why Watch
- Features a nominated lead performance by Spacey
- Features a nominated supporting performance by Dench

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is one hour and fifty-one minutes
- Contains dramatic themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and falls into the drama and romance genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shipping-news-2001#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lasse Hallström
- **Networks / Studios**: Miramax

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Spacey** as *Quoyle*
- **Julianne Moore** as *Wavey Prowse*
- **Cate Blanchett** as *Petal*
- **Judi Dench** as *Agnis Hamm*
- **Pete Postlethwaite** as *Tert Card*
- **Scott Glenn** as *Jack Buggit*
- **Rhys Ifans** as *Beaufield Nutbeem*
- **Gordon Pinsent** as *Billy Pretty*
- **Jason Behr** as *Dennis Buggit*
- **Kate Moennig** as *Grace Moosup*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2001.

### Q: What are the genres of the film?
The film is classified as drama and romance.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is one hour and fifty-one minutes.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Shipping News — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/6440)
- [The Shipping News (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shipping_News_(film))
- [Ostrovní zprávy 70% [The Shipping News] (2001) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/248147-ostrovni-zpravy)

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