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The Shipping News
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The Shipping News

2001 · 111 min Drama Romance
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Lasse Hallström

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Quoyle

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Wavey Prowse

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Petal

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Agnis Hamm

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Tert Card

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Jack Buggit

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans

Beaufield Nutbeem

Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Billy Pretty

Jason Behr

Jason Behr

Dennis Buggit

Kate Moennig

Kate Moennig

Grace Moosup

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