Tara Road (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Tara Road is a 2005 drama directed by Gillies MacKinnon, starring Andie MacDowell as Marilyn, Chris Jaco Olckers and August Zirner. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $875,898 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ferndale Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tara Road About?
The premise of Tara Road without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Grieving the loss of her child, a mother from Connecticut agrees to a temporary home‑exchange with a stranger living in Dublin. Immersed in the Irish household, she confronts her sorrow by inhabiting another’s daily life, discovering unexpected connections that help her begin to heal and redefine herself.
Tara Road Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boyfriend boyfriend relationship
- bikini
- women
- restaurant
- connecticut
- female protagonist
- dublin ireland
- vase
- memory
- lie
- kitchen
- husband wife relationship
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- family relationships
- cell phone
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- united states of america
- dysfunctional marriage
- videotape
- verbal duel
- two timing
- transatlantic trip
- transatlantic flight
- tombstone
- three women
- swimming pool
- song
- singing
- separation
- road accident
- rivalry
- red dress
- rain
- rainstorm
- pregnant girlfriend
- playboy
- photograph
- pet
- pasties
- party
- new job
- new england
- musician
- motorcycle
- motorcycle accident
- mother son relationship
- money
- mistress
- meeting
- marital separation
- marital problem
Tara Road Cast & Characters
Andie MacDowell leads the cast as Marilyn, with Chris Jaco Olckers as Dale and August Zirner as Greg. Directed by Gillies MacKinnon; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gillies MacKinnon
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Andie MacDowell as Marilyn - Chris Jaco Olckers as Dale
- August Zirner as Greg
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Olivia Williams as Ria
Also Starring in Tara Road
· 28 more- Iain Glen Danny
- Heike Makatsch Bernadette
- Stephen Rea Colm
- Maria Doyle Kennedy Rosemary
- Sarah Bolger Annie
- Jean-Marc Barr Andy
- Brenda Fricker Mona
- John G. Brennan Brian
- James Herrick Hubie
- Alan Devlin Barney
- Bronagh Gallagher Polly
- Bosco Hogan Accountant
- Mac McDonald Jerry
- Dearbhla Molloy Finola
- Pat McGrath Taxi Driver
- Ruby Wax Carlotta
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- Eileen Colgan Nora
- Sean Power John
- Leslie Mongezi Henry
- Jennifer Buckley Secretary
- Virginia Cole Mrs. Doyle
- Enrique Fonseca Limo Driver
- Jia Francis Heidi
- Alison Hood Pianist
- Fran King Busker
- Chris Lawlor Vagrant
- Jennifer McCann Waitress
- David Ten Velthuis Zach
Tara Road Plot Summary
What happens in Tara Road from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marilyn Vine, a resident of suburban Connecticut, finds herself in a state of profound grief following the tragic death of her son, Dale. This unthinkable loss has driven a significant wedge between her and her husband, Greg, especially considering that Dale died on a motorbike gifted to him by Greg on his 15th birthday. Overwhelmed and emotionally shattered, Marilyn seeks refuge in a new environment, craving solitude and a way to cope with her sorrow.
Full summary
The whole story of Tara Road, scene by scene
Tara Road Box Office
Tara Road grossed $875,898 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$875.9K
- International
- $875.9K
Cars in Tara Road
14 cars on screen, including the 2004 Audi S4 Cabriolet B6 and the 2002 BMW 3 E46.
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2004 Audi S4 Cabriolet B6 Important role -
2002 BMW 3 E46 Minor role -
1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
2000 Fiat Scudo Combinato Minor role
Tara Road Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Maeve Binchys - Ein Haus in Irland” and “Ritorno a Tara Road”.
- Also known as
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- Maeve Binchys - Ein Haus in Irland
- Ritorno a Tara Road
- Vidas Trocadas
- Ein Haus in Irland
- דלתות נפתחות
- Tara Sokağı
- Любовь по обмену
- Dům na Tara Road
- Osudová výmena
- Schimb de case
- Aprendendo a Viver
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Tara Road FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Tara Road, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tara Road?
Tara Road runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Tara Road released?
Tara Road was released on May 11, 2005.
Who directed Tara Road?
Tara Road was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
More films by Gillies MacKinnon Who is in the cast of Tara Road?
Tara Road stars Andie MacDowell as Marilyn, Chris Jaco Olckers as Dale and August Zirner as Greg, among 32 credited actors.
How much did Tara Road make at the box office?
Tara Road grossed $875,898 worldwide.
Does Tara Road have a post-credit scene?
No. Tara Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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