---
title: "This Is the Sea"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/this-is-the-sea-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47204
imdb_id: "tt0111416"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# This Is the Sea (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/this-is-the-sea-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "This Is the Sea" (1997).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: This Is the Sea
Year: 1997
Director/Writer: Mary McGuckian
Producer: Michael Garland
Genre: Drama, Romance, British-Irish film
Runtime: 1h 40m
Setting: Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire
Characters/Actors:
Hazel Stokes (Samantha Morton) - Protestant
Malachy McAliskey (Ross McDade) - Catholic
Rohan - leader in militant underground, friend of Malachy's brother Padhar
Padhar - Malachy's brother
Jef - Hazel's brother
Plot points:
Romance between Hazel and Malachy is threatened.
Rohan wants Malachy to be recruited and fight for the cause.
Jef spies on Hazel's meetings.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mary McGuckian
- **Networks / Studios**: First Look International, Overseas FilmGroup, Pembridge Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Samantha Morton** as *Hazel Stokes*
- **Ross McDade** as *Malachy McAliskey*
- **Richard Harris** as *Old Man Jacobs*
- **Gabriel Byrne** as *Rohan*
- **John Lynch** as *Padhar McAliskey*
- **Dearbhla Molloy** as *Ma Stokes*
- **Ian McElhinney** as *Da Stokes*
- **Marc O'Shea** as *Jef Stokes*
- **Stella McCusker** as *Ma McAliskey*
- **Mary McGuckian** as *Cathy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch This Is the Sea online?
This Is the Sea is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is This Is the Sea worth watching?
This Is the Sea holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie This Is the Sea and when was it released?
This Is the Sea is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed This Is the Sea?
This Is the Sea was directed by Mary McGuckian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [This Is the Sea — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47204)
- [This Is the Sea (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_the_Sea_(film))
- [This Is the Sea (1997) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47204-this-is-the-sea/cast)
- [This Is the Sea (1997) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/this-is-the-sea/credits)

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