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The Shipping News

R20011h 51mLasse Hallström
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 53% · Metacritic 47

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"Dive beneath the surface."

An emotionally-beaten man with his young daughter moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.

DramaRomance
AdulteryBased On Novel Or BookIsolationKidnappingFishingNewfoundland And LabradorSurvivalReporterDrunk

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What is The Shipping News (2001) about?

An emotionally-beaten man with his young daughter moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.

Who stars in The Shipping News?

The Shipping News stars Kevin Spacey (Quoyle), Julianne Moore (Wavey Prowse), Cate Blanchett (Petal), Judi Dench (Agnis Hamm), Pete Postlethwaite (Tert Card). The film was directed by Lasse Hallström.

How long is The Shipping News?

The Shipping News has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated R.

Is The Shipping News worth watching?

The Shipping News holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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