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Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do.
32 audience votes
Key crew
- Brad GannDirector
- Brad GannWriter
- John FrizzellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael AngaranoCole McKay
- Brendan GleesonDesmond McKay
- Tom GuiryTerry McKay
- Melissa LeoMargaret McKay
- Emily VanCampKathleen McKay
- Michael RispoliJoey
- Francis CapraAnthony
- Finn CurtinCoach Mahoney
- Scott WintersDoctor
- Frank T. WellsFather Magruder
- Wilson BetterGraves
- Bonnie DennisonMaria