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Ironweed 1988

In post-Depression Albany, Francis Phelan, a once-promising baseball player, now lives as a vagrant, burdened by a devastating past mistake. He drifts through the city, experiencing hardship and finding refuge in various places. While struggling to survive, he unexpectedly reconnects with Helen Archer, another person grappling with their own demons. Together, they navigate their difficult lives and confront painful memories, finding solace in shared experiences and bittersweet recollections of better times.

In post-Depression Albany, Francis Phelan, a once-promising baseball player, now lives as a vagrant, burdened by a devastating past mistake. He drifts through the city, experiencing hardship and finding refuge in various places. While struggling to survive, he unexpectedly reconnects with Helen Archer, another person grappling with their own demons. Together, they navigate their difficult lives and confront painful memories, finding solace in shared experiences and bittersweet recollections of better times.

Does Ironweed have end credit scenes?

No!

Ironweed does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Ironweed

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Metacritic

56

Metascore

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User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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60%

TOMATOMETER

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58%

User Score

TMDB

63

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Awards & Nominations for Ironweed

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The 60th Academy Awards 1988

Jack Nicholson
Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Jack Nicholson
Meryl Streep
Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Meryl Streep

45th Golden Globe Awards 1988

Jack Nicholson
Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Jack Nicholson

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Ironweed Trailer

Cars Featured in Ironweed

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Chevrolet

1937

G-Series

Chevrolet

1931

Independence

Chevrolet

1929

International

Chevrolet

1937

Master

Chevrolet

1939

Master

Chevrolet

1937

Master De Luxe

Chrysler

1937

Royal

De

1938

Soto Touring Sedan

Dodge

1935

Touring Sedan

Dodge

1936

Touring Sedan

Movie Themes and Keywords

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