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Baltimore (2023): Cast, Ratings & Ending

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Baltimore is a 2023 drama thriller directed by Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, starring Imogen Poots as Rose Dugdale, Jude McClean and Carrie Crowley. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and was made on a reported $2 million budget. It holds 60% on TMDB.

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Baltimore (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller , History
Original language
English
Budget
$2M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Baltimore About?

The premise of Baltimore without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Based on the real 26 April 1974 raid, former debutante turned IRA operative Rose Dugdale and three comrades stormed Russborough House in Wicklow, stealing nineteen priceless paintings to fund the Irish Republican Army’s armed campaign. The story then unfolds over the ensuing days as Dugdale lies low in a remote cottage, awaiting the fallout.

Baltimore Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • ira
  • 1974
  • female protagonist
  • heiress
  • provisional ira
  • 1970s
  • ireland
  • english woman
  • reference to the ira
  • art theft
  • irish history
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Baltimore Cast & Characters

Imogen Poots leads the cast as Rose Dugdale, with Jude McClean as Child Rose and Carrie Crowley as Rose's Mother. Directed by Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor

More films directed by Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, best-rated first: Rose Plays Julie, Rose Plays Julie and Mister John.

Ratings

Baltimore Reviews & Ratings

Baltimore holds 60% on TMDB.

Plot

Baltimore Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Baltimore from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rose Dugdale, Imogen Poots, is introduced as an English heiress who finds her university years opening a door to Irish republicanism, challenging the life of privilege she was raised in. She forms a student club to spark radical reforms in British society and to question how Ireland is treated by her country. A pivotal moment comes when she witnesses news footage of British soldiers assaulting an unarmed civil rights protest, and she bluntly tells her classmates that only “action” will bring about lasting change.

only “action” will bring about lasting change

Full summary

The whole story of Baltimore, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Videos

Baltimore Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Trailer
  • Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Baltimore (2024) | BFI Player
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Baltimore?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the English heiress who becomes an IRA activist?

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FAQ

Baltimore FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of Baltimore, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Baltimore?

Baltimore runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Baltimore released?

Baltimore was released on September 1, 2023.

Who directed Baltimore?

Baltimore was directed by Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor.

More films by Christine Molloy

Who is in the cast of Baltimore?

Baltimore stars Imogen Poots as Rose Dugdale, Jude McClean as Child Rose and Carrie Crowley as Rose's Mother, among 30 credited actors.

What was the budget of Baltimore?

Baltimore had a reported budget of $2 million.

How is Baltimore rated?

Baltimore has 60% on TMDB.

Does Baltimore have a post-credit scene?

No. Baltimore has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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