In America (film)
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| Directed by | Jim Sheridan |
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| Cinematography | Declan Quinn |
| Edited by | Naomi Geraghty |
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| Distributed by | Fox Searchlight Pictures |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $25.4 million |
In America is a 2002 drama film directed by Jim Sheridan. The semi-autobiographical screenplay by Jim Sheridan and his daughters, Naomi and Kirsten, focuses on an immigrant Irish family's struggle to start a new life in New York City, as seen through the eyes of the elder daughter.
The film was an Irish, American and British co-production, and was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay for the Sheridans, Best Actress for Samantha Morton and Best Supporting Actor for Djimon Hounsou.