Intermission (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Intermission is a 2004 drama thriller directed by John Crowley, starring Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy and Kelly Macdonald. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $5.2 million worldwide on a $5 million budget. It won 2 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV at the IFTA Awards 2003. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- John Crowley
- Original language
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French - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $5M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Intermission About?
The premise of Intermission without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of friends gathers at their local cinema, eager to see the latest action film. While waiting for "Fast and Furious 8" to begin, long-simmering tensions and hidden secrets among them begin to surface. Their seemingly ordinary night out is threatened as complex relationships and unresolved conflicts are exposed, leading to unexpected confrontations and a disruption of their shared anticipation.
Intermission Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- one word title
- title directed by female
Intermission Cast
Colin Farrell leads the cast, with Cillian Murphy and Kelly Macdonald. Directed by John Crowley.
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Director John Crowley
Intermission Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Intermission 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 62% User score
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Intermission Plot Summary
What happens in Intermission from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lehiff Colin Farrell opens the film by charming a Dublin cashier, then quickly turns on charm to steal from the till after an impulsive act of violence. The story widens to follow John Cillian Murphy and Deirdre Kelly Macdonald, a recently separated couple whose world expands into a close-knit group of friends, each carrying their own secrets, ambitions, and frustrations. The tone blends a raw street-level realism with a dark, human-focus, painting a portrait of a city where small offenses ripple through tangled lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Intermission, scene by scene
Intermission Box Office & Budget
Intermission grossed $5.2 million worldwide on a $5 million budget, 1.0 times what it cost. $896,993 came from the US and Canada and $4.3 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.2M
1.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $897K
- International
- $4.3M
- Budget
- $5M
Intermission Awards & Nominations
Intermission won 2 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV at the IFTA Awards 2003.
2 wins4 nominations1 ceremony
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IFTA Awards 2003 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV
- Won Best Film Director – John Crowley
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV – Colin Farrell
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Film/TV
Intermission Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Intermission.
How Well Do You Know Intermission?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays the character Lehiff?
Cars in Intermission
11 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford Mondeo MkII and the 1994 Vauxhall Omega.
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1997 Ford Mondeo MkII Main role -
1994 Vauxhall Omega Main role -
1995 Volvo 850 T-5 Main role -
1982 Leyland Titan Important role
Intermission Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Intermission - Chaos in Dublin, interMission” and “Разрыв”.
- Also known as
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- Intermission - Chaos in Dublin, interMission
- Разрыв
- Kényszerszünet
- אינטרמישן
- Прекъсване
- Dias Selvagens, გაწყვეტა
- 인터미션
- 玩命911
- Yanlış Hesap
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Intermission FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Intermission, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Intermission?
Intermission runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Intermission released?
Intermission was released on March 19, 2004.
Who directed Intermission?
Intermission was directed by John Crowley.
More films by John Crowley Who is in the cast of Intermission?
Intermission stars Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy and Kelly Macdonald.
How much did Intermission make at the box office?
Intermission grossed $5.2 million worldwide ($896,993 domestic, $4.3 million international) on a budget of $5 million.
How is Intermission rated?
Intermission has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
What awards did Intermission win?
Intermission won 2 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV at the IFTA Awards 2003.
Does Intermission have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Intermission has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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