Inside I’m Dancing (2004): Cast & Plot
Inside I’m Dancing is a 2004 drama directed by Damien O'Donnell, starring Brenda Fricker as Eileen, Steven Robertson and Gerard McSorley. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Damien O'Donnell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Working Title Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Inside I’m Dancing About?
The premise of Inside I’m Dancing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Michael, a 24‑year‑old man with cerebral palsy, has lived most of his life at Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, overseen by the stern matriarch Eileen. His routine is upended when the rebellious newcomer Rory O’Shea arrives, challenging the home’s rigid rules and inspiring Michael to pursue his own dreams of freedom and self‑expression.
Inside I’m Dancing Cast & Characters
Brenda Fricker leads the cast as Eileen, with Steven Robertson as Michael Connolly and Gerard McSorley as Fergus Connolly. Directed by Damien O'Donnell; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Damien O'Donnell
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Brenda Fricker as Eileen - Steven Robertson as Michael Connolly
- Gerard McSorley as Fergus Connolly
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James McAvoy as Rory O'Shea
Also Starring in Inside I’m Dancing
· 8 more- Romola Garai Siobhan
- Alan King Tommy
- Stanley Townsend Interview Panelist
- Ruth McCabe Annie
- Tom Hickey Con O'Shea
- Kreeta Taponen
- Anna Healy Alice
- Conor Hegarty
More from Damien O'Donnell
More films directed by Damien O'Donnell, best-rated first: East Is East, Rory O'Shea Was Here, How Was Your Day? and Heartlands.
Inside I’m Dancing Plot Summary
What happens in Inside I’m Dancing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steven Robertson portrays Michael Connolly, a 24-year-old with cerebral palsy who has spent his life in the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, a tightly run facility ruled by the formidable Brenda Fricker as Eileen. Michael’s days are predictable, his schedule guided by the institution’s routines and guards, until a new arrival upends the calm: Rory O’Shea, a quick-witted young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can move only his right hand and yet speaks with a blunt charm that defies the walls around him. James McAvoy brings Rory to life with swagger and a fearless skepticism toward limits, while Rory’s irreverent humor and risk-loving spirit ignite something brighter in Michael, a glimmer of a world that lies beyond Carrigmore’s gates.
Full summary
The whole story of Inside I’m Dancing, scene by scene
Inside I’m Dancing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Inside I’m Dancing.
How Well Do You Know Inside I’m Dancing?
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 residential home where Michael lives at the start of the film?
Cars in Inside I’m Dancing
2 cars on screen: the 1988 BMW 5 E34 and the 1986 Mercedes-Benz T2.
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1988 BMW 5 E34 Important role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz T2 Important role
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Inside I’m Dancing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Inside I’m Dancing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Inside I’m Dancing?
Inside I’m Dancing runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Inside I’m Dancing released?
Inside I’m Dancing was released on October 15, 2004.
Who directed Inside I’m Dancing?
Inside I’m Dancing was directed by Damien O'Donnell.
More films by Damien O'Donnell Who is in the cast of Inside I’m Dancing?
Inside I’m Dancing stars Brenda Fricker as Eileen, Steven Robertson as Michael Connolly and Gerard McSorley as Fergus Connolly, among 12 credited actors.
Does Inside I’m Dancing have a post-credit scene?
No. Inside I’m Dancing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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