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My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
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My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown

1989 · 103 min Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

No one expects much from Christy Brown, a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. Though Christy is a spastic quadriplegic and essentially paralyzed, a miraculous event occurs when, at the age of 5, he demonstrates control of his left foot by using chalk to scrawl a word on the floor. With the help of his steely mother — and no shortage of grit and determination — Christy overcomes his infirmity to become a painter, poet and author.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1989. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Christy Brown

Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Brown

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Alison Whelan

Sheila

Kirsten Sheridan

Kirsten Sheridan

Sharon

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Declan Croghan

Tom

Eanna MacLiam

Eanna MacLiam

Benny

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Marie Conmee

Sadie

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Lord Castlewelland

Phelim Drew

Phelim Drew

Brian

Ruth McCabe

Ruth McCabe

Mary

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