The Commitments

Directed by Alan Parker
R
1991    1h 58mComedy, Drama,
7.690%90%
Funny, musical and occasionally dramatic, this is the story of tumultuous rise and fall of a Dublin Soul band, The Commitments. Managed by Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed wheeler and dealer with a vision to create "The Worlds Hardest Working Band".

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Cast of The Commitments

  • Robert ArkinsJimmy Rabbitte
  • Michael AherneSteven Clifford
  • Angeline BallImelda Quirke
  • Maria Doyle KennedyNatalie Murphy
  • Dave FinneganMickah Wallace
  • Bronagh GallagherBernie McGloughlin
  • Glen HansardOutspan Foster
  • Félim GormleyDean Fay
  • Johnny MurphyJoey 'The Lips' Fagan
  • Dick MasseyBilly Mooney
  • Andrew StrongDeco Cuffe
  • Ken McCluskeyDerek Scully
  • Colm MeaneyJimmy Rabbitte, Sr.
  • Anne KentMrs. Rabbitte
  • Andrea CorrSharon Rabbitte
  • Gerard CassoniDarren Rabbitte
  • Ruth FaircloughRabbitte Twin
  • Lindsay FaircloughRabbitte Twin
  • Ger RyanPawnbroker
  • Liam CarneyDuffy
  • Mark O'ReganFather Molloy
  • Phelim DrewRoddy the Reporter
  • Sean HughesDave from Eeijit Records
  • Philip BredinRay
  • Aoife LawlessImelda's Sister
  • Lance DalyKid with Harmonica
  • Conor MaloneProtest Song Singer
  • Jezz BellHeavy Metal Singer
  • Colm MacConiomareFiddler
  • Emily DawsonPunk Girl Singer
  • Dave KaneCoconuts Trio
  • Kristel HarrisCoconuts Trio
  • Maria PlaceCoconuts Trio
  • Brian MacAodhaUileann Pipe Player
  • Tricia SmithLes Miserables Singer
  • Canice WilliamSmiths' Song Singer
  • Patrick FoyCajun Trio
  • Jody CampbellCajun Trio
  • Allan MurrayCajun Trio
  • Eanna MacLiamFailed Drug Buyer
  • Philomena KavanaghRabbittes Neighbour
  • Peter RowenShy Skateboard Auditioner
  • Eamonn O'ConnerOnly De Lonely Singer
  • Maura O'MalleyJoey's Mother
  • Blaise SmithPool Hall Manager
  • Derek HerbertDuffy's Sidekick
  • Owen O'GormanDuffy's Sidekick
  • Pat LeavyUnemployment Official
  • John CroninKid with Horse
  • Rynagh O'GradyBernie's Mother
  • Sheila FlittonChurch Cleaner
  • Michael BolgerCommunity Centre Kid
  • Mick NolanImelda's Father
  • Eileen ReidImelda's Mother
  • Bob NavanRegency Pub Barman
  • Derek DugganPhotographer
  • Paddy O'ConnorRock Salmon Man
  • Jim CorrAvant-Garde-A-Clue Band
  • Larry HoganAvant-Garde-A-Clue Band
  • Bernard KeelanAvant-Garde-A-Clue Band
  • Ronan HardimanDancehall Manager
  • Mikel MurfiMusic Journalist
  • Josylen LyonsDeco's Fan
  • Winston DennisMan in Limo
  • Alan ParkerEejit Record Producer / Director
  • Paul BushnellAvant-Garde-A-Clue Band / Eejit Engineer
  • Sharon CorrFiddle Player (uncredited)
  • Caroline Corr(uncredited)
  • Michael O'ReillyGreg
  • Gilbert WhiteAul lad with horse (uncredited)
  • Ian La FrenaisWriter
  • Roddy DoyleWriter
  • Dick ClementWriter
  • Roger Randall-CutlerProducer
  • Lynda MylesProducer

The Commitments Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 15, 2025
    "The Commitments" delivers solid music with captivating storytelling that feels natural. It's an uplifting and engaging tale about dreams and perseverance driven by the power of music.

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  • The Commitments (Trailer 1)
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