The Commitments (1991): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Commitments
Director: Alan Parker
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Released: 1991
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dave Finnegan

What The Commitments Is About

Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) at a wedding, and, responding to his ad, an aging trumpet player, Joey "The Lips" Fagan.

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What is The Commitments about?

Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) at a wedding, and, responding to his ad, an aging trumpet player, Joey "The Lips" Fagan.

Where can I watch The Commitments?

The Commitments is available to watch on digital platforms such as Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Commitments?

The Commitments runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did The Commitments come out?

The Commitments was released in 1991.

Who directed The Commitments?

The Commitments was directed by Alan Parker.

Who stars in The Commitments?

The Commitments stars Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy.

What is The Commitments's rating?

The Commitments holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.