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Stella Days (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Stella Days is a 2012 drama directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan, starring Martin Sheen, Stephen Rea and Trystan Gravelle. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $102,661 worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Actor in a Lead Role in a Feature Film at the IFTA Awards 2012. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
56%
worldwide gross
$102.7K
award nominations
4
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Stella Days (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stella Days About?

The premise of Stella Days without spoilers.

Set in 1950s rural Ireland, this film explores the conflict between traditional values and the arrival of American cinema. A small-town cinema becomes the focal point as the local community grapples with reconciling its faith and customs with the glamour of Hollywood. Father Daniel Berry, a young priest, finds himself challenged as he attempts to mediate between the Church’s authority and the town's growing fascination with films. The story examines themes of faith, temptation, and the changing face of a close-knit community.

Stella Days Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • town
  • man
  • small town
  • ireland
  • schoolteacher
  • dance hall
  • politician
  • bigotry
  • electric appliance
  • dancing in the street
  • intellectual
  • progress
+19 more
  • blessing
  • confession
  • fundraising
  • lodger
  • belief in god
  • dancing
  • electricity
  • watching a movie
  • reference to st. patrick
  • religion
  • tipperary ireland
  • bishop
  • confessional
  • year 1956
  • 1950s
  • catholic church
  • catholic priest
  • priest
  • catholic
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Cast & crew

Stella Days Cast

Martin Sheen leads the cast, with Stephen Rea and Trystan Gravelle. Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Thaddeus O'Sullivan

More films directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan, best-rated first: The Miracle Club, The Heart of Me, Into the Storm and Ordinary Decent Criminal.

Full filmography
Ratings

Stella Days Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Stella Days 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Box office

Stella Days Box Office

Stella Days grossed $102,661 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$102.7K

International
$102.7K
Awards

Stella Days Awards & Nominations

Stella Days earned 4 award nominations, including Actor in a Lead Role in a Feature Film at the IFTA Awards 2012.

4 nominations1 ceremony

  • Irish Film & Television Awards logo
    IFTA Awards 2012 4 nominations
    • Nominated Actor in a Lead Role in a Feature Film
    • Nominated Actress in a Lead Role in a Feature Film
    • Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
    • Nominated Director in Film
Videos

Stella Days Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Stella Days.

Stella Days - Official Trailer

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FAQ

Stella Days FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Stella Days, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stella Days?

Stella Days runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Stella Days released?

Stella Days was released on June 22, 2012.

Who directed Stella Days?

Stella Days was directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan.

More films by Thaddeus O'Sullivan

Who is in the cast of Stella Days?

Stella Days stars Martin Sheen, Stephen Rea and Trystan Gravelle, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Stella Days make at the box office?

Stella Days grossed $102,661 worldwide.

How is Stella Days rated?

Stella Days has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Was Stella Days nominated for any awards?

Stella Days received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Stella Days have a post-credit scene?

No. Stella Days has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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