The Commitments (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Commitments is a 1991 comedy drama directed by Alan Parker, starring Bronagh Gallagher, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Angeline Ball. It is based on The Commitments by Roddy Doyle. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide. It won 4 awards from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Based on
- The Commitments by Roddy Doyle
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Commitments About?
The premise of The Commitments without spoilers, adapted from The Commitments by Roddy Doyle. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Dublin, Jimmy Rabbitte recruits a group of working-class musicians to form a soul band, The Commitments. Driven by Jimmy's enthusiasm and ambition, the band quickly gains popularity, channeling raw talent into energetic performances. As they navigate the challenges of rising fame, tensions and conflicting personalities threaten to derail their musical journey and test the bonds of their close-knit group, jeopardizing their chance at a career-defining show.
The Commitments Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- working class
- ireland
- soul music
- dublin ireland
- reference to wilson pickett
- barrytown trilogy
- 1990s
- independent film
- title same as book
- wedding reception
- soul band
- montage
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- band manager
- band rehearsal
- pool hall
- gig
- band the musical group
- blonde woman
- brunette woman
- ferry
- street life
- pub
- hope
- reference to otis redding
- reference to aretha franklin
- skepticism
- optimism
- barrytown dublin ireland
- musician
- womanizer
- boy
- skateboarding
- wedding
- wedding band
- entrepreneur
- epigram
- reference to james brown the singer
- trumpeter
- backup singer
- catholic church
- father son relationship
- reference to percy sledge
- bigger dreams
- record producer
- train
- newspaper
- newspaper article
- baby
- pool table
- rehearsal
The Commitments Cast
Bronagh Gallagher leads the cast, with Maria Doyle Kennedy and Angeline Ball. Directed by Alan Parker; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alan Parker
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The Commitments Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Commitments 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 6.4
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The Commitments Plot Summary
What happens in The Commitments from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant Northside of Dublin, Ireland, young music enthusiast Jimmy Rabbitte dreams of managing a band that embodies the spirit of 1950s and 60s African-American soul and rock and roll. Motivated by this vision, he takes the initiative to post an advertisement in the local newspaper and hosts auditions at his family’s home. Amid a wave of unsuitable candidates, Jimmy decides to form a band with his friends and other individuals he meets along the way. The lineup includes charismatic lead singer Deco Cuffe, talented guitarist Outspan Foster, skilled keyboardist Steven Clifford, alto saxophonist Dean Fay, bassist Derek Scully, drummer Billy Mooney, alongside strong female backup singers Bernie McGloughlin, Natalie Murphy, and Imelda Quirke.
Full summary
The whole story of The Commitments, scene by scene
The Commitments Box Office
The Commitments grossed $14.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.9M
- US & Canada
- $14.9M
The Commitments Awards & Nominations
The Commitments won 4 awards from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1992, with 4 wins from 6 nominations.
4 wins8 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1992 4 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Won Best Direction – Alan Parker
- Won Best Editing
- Won Best Film
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Golden Globes 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Oscars 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Film Editing
The Commitments Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Commitments?
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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Who is the main character aspiring to manage the band?
Cars in The Commitments
31 cars on screen, including the Commer Walk-Thru and the Suzuki FB 50.
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1973 Volkswagen Pick-up T2 Typ 2 Important role -
1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role
The Commitments Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Les Commitments” and “Los commitments”.
- Also known as
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- Les Commitments
- Los commitments
- Camino a la fama
- The Commitments - Loucos Pela Fama
- Loucos Pela Fama
- Die Commitments
- Os Commitments
- Обязательства
- הקומיטמנטס
- Gençlik Ateşi
- Музика за душата
- 커미트먼트
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- ザ・コミットメンツ
- 追梦者
- The Commitments: Οι ροκάδες του Δουβλίνου
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Movies Like The Commitments
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pot o’ Gold, Sing Street and Jimmy's Hall.
The Commitments FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Commitments, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Commitments?
The Commitments runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Commitments released?
The Commitments was released on September 13, 1991.
Who directed The Commitments?
The Commitments was directed by Alan Parker.
More films by Alan Parker Who is in the cast of The Commitments?
The Commitments stars Bronagh Gallagher, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Angeline Ball, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Commitments make at the box office?
The Commitments grossed $14.9 million worldwide.
How is The Commitments rated?
The Commitments has 7.6/10 on IMDb and 73 on Metacritic.
Is The Commitments based on a book?
Yes. The Commitments is adapted from The Commitments by Roddy Doyle.
What awards did The Commitments win?
The Commitments won 4 awards from 8 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the BAFTA 1992.
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