The Commitments
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 to stream The Commitments
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Frequently asked questions about The Commitments
Where can I watch The Commitments in the United States?
The Commitments is available to stream on Peacock Premium, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV 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.
Is The Commitments on Peacock Premium?
Yes. The Commitments is streaming on Peacock Premium in the United States, alongside BFI Player Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV.
Can I watch The Commitments for free?
The Commitments streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Commitments?
The Commitments scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Commitments?
The Commitments stars Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Dave Finnegan. Alan Parker is the director.
How long is The Commitments?
The Commitments runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
When did The Commitments come out?
The Commitments was released on August 14, 1991.
Which studio made The Commitments?
The Commitments was produced by Beacon Communications, First Film Company, and Dirty Hands Productions in the United States and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for The Commitments?
The Commitments was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did The Commitments make at the box office?
The Commitments grossed $14,919,570 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
What languages is The Commitments in?
The Commitments is in English and Irish, and its original language is English.
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