The Top 10 Movies to Watch on St. Patrick’s Day: Movie aficionados, good morning, and best wishes for St. Patrick’s Day when it arrives! As the town becomes green and the leprechauns commence their dance, it becomes appropriate to paint a specific river or town green from the convenience of our living rooms, holding a remote control while holding a pint of Guinness.
Not only is St. Patrick’s Day a time to wear green, but who am I to stop you? The holiday is also a celebration of everything Irish, including the thriving film industry that is associated with it. While I cannot ascertain your age, personal preferences, or disposition, certain movie concepts may fail to captivate you. Nevertheless, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for an illustrative voyage through the Emerald Isle, punctuated with puns, in no specific sequence.
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Various St. Patrick’s Day films
1. 1993’s The Leprechaun
As an unwitting leprechaun (portrayed by Warwick Davis) causes mayhem among unsuspecting individuals, this horror-comedy classic will leave you unsure of whether to chuckle or scream. Featuring witty and clever fatalities, this film is a veritable goldmine for dark humor aficionados. Puns are as incisive as a shillelagh. You might also identify a particular friend.
2. How I Became Quiet (1952)
The legendary John Wayne and the captivating Maureen O’Hara drive this romantic comedy-drama, which is a timeless tale playing out in the lush countryside of rural Ireland. It is the ideal film to cuddle up with on St. Patrick’s Day and features magnificent landscapes and endearing characters.
3. Brooklyn (2015)
Is it premature to incorporate a film of this caliber? Not in this extraordinary circumstance. It reenacts the borough of the same name from the 1950s, complete with Dodgers-obsessed Italian boyfriends, and is a heartbreakingly beautiful Irish immigrant drama. Saoirse Ronan, who is 21 years old at the time, is given the type of role—romantically torn, blossoming, and courageously candid—that elevates young stars to icons.
4. In 1991, The Commitments
Inspirational to this day is Alan Parker’s farce concerning the formation of a band, which is a moving example of soul-music camaraderie. It addresses Ireland directly, as its would-be combo leader put it: “Do you not comprehend, gentlemen? The Irish are the European Negroes. Furthermore, Dubliners are the African Americans of Ireland. Furthermore, the Northside Dubliners represent the African American community in Dublin. Therefore, state it once and loudly: “I am proud to be black.”
5. In 1998, Waking Ned Devine
In this charming comedy, an uproar ensues when an entire village conspires to win a lottery windfall. Its picturesque setting and eccentric characters make it the ideal feel-good film for St. Patrick’s Day.
6. As stated in Bruges (2008)
After a failed mission, this dark comedy follows two assassins as they hide in the fabled city of Bruges, Belgium. Due to its sharp wit and unexpected turns, this movie is as capricious as a leprechaun hiding a pot of gold.
7. Once (2007)
When it first came out, it received widespread acclaim and resulted in a successful stage adaptation of an Oscar-winning original song by a Dublin street musician (Glen Hansard) and a Czech immigrant (Markéta Irglová), who was having an undisclosed romantic relationship. This modest, unassuming indie-folk musical further propelled its legacy. Unsurprisingly, the film is so enthralling, and the dynamic between the two protagonists is almost unbearably authentic; in fact, Hansard and Irglová became a couple for a brief period afterward.
8. Little People and Darby O’Gill (1959)
A magical journey through the misty highlands of Ireland is recounted in this classic Disney film, which also features leprechauns. One of James Bond’s earliest roles features Sean Connery, demonstrating that even the Master of Mystery cannot resist an Irish appeal. Additionally, The Untouchables features the Scottish actor in the character of veteran Irish-American officer James Malone, complete with an accent. An absolute classic!
9. Collins, Michael (1996)
This historical biopic features a commanding performance from Liam Neeson as the revolutionary commander of Ireland, Michael Collins. Its engrossing narrative and epic scope make it an absolute must-see for any fan of Irish history.
10. Bloody Sunday (2002)
In fact, the U2 members are considering the length of their song about the bloody Sunday that occurred on January 30, 1972, when English soldiers killed thirteen unarmed Irish demonstrators. Heartache-infused and impeccable, Paul Greengrass’s historical recreation of United 93 served as the blueprint for his subsequent efforts.
In conclusion, everyone is here! Whether you’re looking forward to laughter, weeping, or a combination of the two, the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations guaranteed by these ten outstanding films will be unforgettable. Declared Sláinte!
