My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
No one expects much from Christy Brown, a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. Though Christy is a spastic quadriplegic and essentially paralyzed, a miraculous event occurs when, at the age of 5, he demonstrates control of his left foot by using chalk to scrawl a word on the floor. With the help of his steely mother — and no shortage of grit and determination — Christy overcomes his infirmity to become a painter, poet and author.
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Frequently asked questions about My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
Where can I watch My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown in the United States?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is available to stream on Kanopy and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan, and Declan Croghan. Jim Sheridan is the director.
How long is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown come out?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown was released on April 7, 1989.
Which studio made My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown was produced by Ferndale Films, Granada Television, and RTÉ in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown was made on a budget of $645,180.
How much did My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown make at the box office?
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown grossed $14,743,391 worldwide, against a budget of $645,180.
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