My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown(1989)
“A film about life, laughter, and the occasional miracle.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jim Sheridan
Studio
Ferndale Films
Budget
$645K
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
as Christy Brown
Brenda Fricker
as Mrs. Brown
Alison Whelan
as Sheila
Kirsten Sheridan
as Sharon
Declan Croghan
as Tom
Eanna MacLiam
as Benny
Marie Conmee
as Sadie
Cyril Cusack
as Lord Castlewelland
Phelim Drew
as Brian
Ruth McCabe
as Mary
Fiona Shaw
as Dr. Eileen Cole
Ray McAnally
as Mr. Brown
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$645K
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Ferndale Films • Granada Television • RTÉ
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Where can I watch My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989).
What is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown about?▼
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.
Who directed My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?▼
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown was directed by Jim Sheridan and released in 1989. It is a drama film.
How long is My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?▼
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown?▼
The cast of My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown includes Daniel Day-Lewis as Christy Brown, Brenda Fricker as Mrs. Brown, Alison Whelan as Sheila, Kirsten Sheridan as Sharon, Declan Croghan as Tom and more.
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