Movies like The Run of the Country

This riveting drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis tells the true story of Gerry Conlon, a young man wrongfully imprisoned for an IRA bombing. Like The Run of the Country, it offers a powerful narrative set against the backdrop of political turmoil in Ireland.

Although lighter in tone, The Commitments offers a musical journey through the lives of working-class Dubliners striving to bring soul music to their city. It presents a slice of Irish culture and the pursuit of dreams, akin to the central themes in The Run of the Country.

Circle of Friends, starring Chris O'Donnell and Minnie Driver, is a coming-of-age film set in 1950s Ireland. Viewers who enjoyed The Run of the Country's deep dive into personal relationships will likely connect with this story of love and friendship.