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Evelyn

  • 20022002
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
6.7K
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Pierce Brosnan, Hugh McDonagh, Sophie Vavasseur, and Niall Beagan in Evelyn (2002)
Desmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after Christmas 1953. Unemployed in Dublin, the authorities place the kids in orphanages. Employed again, Desmond tries to get his kids back.
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Desmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after Christmas 1953. As he's unemployed in Dublin, the authorities place the kids in orphanages; when he finds a job, he tries to get his kids bac... Read allDesmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after Christmas 1953. As he's unemployed in Dublin, the authorities place the kids in orphanages; when he finds a job, he tries to get his kids back.Desmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after Christmas 1953. As he's unemployed in Dublin, the authorities place the kids in orphanages; when he finds a job, he tries to get his kids back.
IMDb RATING
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6.7K
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  • Director
    • Bruce Beresford
  • Writer
    • Paul Pender
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Aidan Quinn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce Beresford
  • Writer
    • Paul Pender
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Aidan Quinn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 70User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:18
    Official Trailer

    Photos94

    Pierce Brosnan and Julianna Margulies in Evelyn (2002)
    Pierce Brosnan and Aidan Quinn in Evelyn (2002)
    Julianna Margulies in Evelyn (2002)
    Julianna Margulies in Evelyn (2002)
    Pierce Brosnan and Julianna Margulies in Evelyn (2002)
    Pierce Brosnan in Evelyn (2002)
    Pierce Brosnan, Hugh McDonagh, Sophie Vavasseur, and Niall Beagan in Evelyn (2002)
    Desmond Doyle (PIERCE BROSNAN) talks to his children (left to right) Evelyn (SOPHIE VAVASSEUR), Dermot (NIALL BEAGAN), and Maurice (HUGH MacDONAGH)
    Pierce Brosnan, Hugh McDonagh, and Niall Beagan in Evelyn (2002)
    Pierce Brosnan and Julianna Margulies in Evelyn (2002)
    Pierce Brosnan and Julianna Margulies in Evelyn (2002)
    Pierce Brosnan, Julianna Margulies, and Aidan Quinn in Evelyn (2002)

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    Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    • Desmond Doyleas Desmond Doyle
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Bernadette Beattieas Bernadette Beattie
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Nick Barronas Nick Barron
    Sophie Vavasseur
    Sophie Vavasseur
    • Evelyn Doyleas Evelyn Doyle
    Niall Beagan
    • Dermot Doyleas Dermot Doyle
    Hugh McDonagh
    • Maurice Doyleas Maurice Doyle
    • (as Hugh Macdonagh)
    Mairead Devlin
    • Charlotte Doyleas Charlotte Doyle
    Frank Kelly
    Frank Kelly
    • Henry Doyleas Henry Doyle
    Clare Mullen
    • Mrs. Daisleyas Mrs. Daisley
    • (as Claire Mullan)
    Alvaro Lucchesi
    • Inspector Loganas Inspector Logan
    Garrett Keogh
    • District Judgeas District Judge
    Daithi O'Suilleabhain
    • Brother Eustaceas Brother Eustace
    • (as Daithi O'Suillebhain)
    Andrea Irvine
    Andrea Irvine
    • Sister Brigidas Sister Brigid
    Marian Quinn
    Marian Quinn
    • Sister Theresaas Sister Theresa
    Karen Ardiff
    • Sister Felicityas Sister Felicity
    Bosco Hogan
    Bosco Hogan
    • Father O'Malleyas Father O'Malley
    Des Braiden
    Des Braiden
    • Fergalas Fergal
    Sorcha Herlihy
    • Maryas Mary
    • Director
      • Bruce Beresford
    • Writer
      • Paul Pender
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Evelyn's mother is said to have gone to Australia with her lover, but in reality, she went to England and ended up raising another family there. The real Evelyn Doyle eventually saw her mother on more than one occasion, but they never reconciled.
    • Goofs
      The movie, set in the 1950s, features Irish television. Ireland's television station RTE was established on New Years Day 1962.
    • Quotes

      Michael Beattie: To fight church and state is to fight Goliath.

      Desmond Doyle: Yeah, well, David beat Goliath in the book I read.

    • Crazy credits
      Slippery Sam is the greyhound who wins the race.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Evelyn: Behind the Scenes (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      The Holly and the Ivy Girl
      (Traditional)

      Performed by The Cór Na Nog Rté Choir

    User reviews70

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    One man vs Ireland
    This is the story of how Desmond Doyle fought the Irish government to have his children (Evelyn, Dermot, and Maurice) released back into his custody. After his wife desserts him, leaving behind the children also, the government takes his children until such a time as the unmarried, currently unemployed Desi "can improve his circumstances". Much to his naive and broken heart's dismay, he later realizes that once the government has them, it intends to keep them from living in a paternal, one parent home. It tells the story of this man's journey becoming a better man and father. It also tells the story of the incidents behind the over turning of an unconstitutional law which had never been successfully challenged. Played brilliantly by Pierce Brosnan (who was born in Ireland) with Alan Bates taking on the role of the ex-barrister (retired) who changed the course of Irish family history. Sophie Vavasseur does an excellent job in the title role of Evelyn. Not over played or pretentious, this is a quiet must see for those who like to see real life with some happy endings.
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    • munnie
    • Mar 13, 2004

    FAQ3

    • What is 'Evelyn' about?
    • Is 'Evelyn' based on a book?
    • How does the movie end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • Netherlands
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Эвелин
    • Filming locations
      • Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • First Look International
      • Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG
      • Irish DreamTime
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,487,645
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,344
      • Dec 15, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,186,916
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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