The Snapper (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Snapper is a 1993 drama directed by Stephen Frears, starring Colm Meaney, Ruth McCabe and Tina Kellegher. It is based on The Snapper by Roddy Doyle. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $3.3 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 1993. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bac Films
- Based on
- The Snapper by Roddy Doyle
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Snapper About?
The premise of The Snapper without spoilers, adapted from The Snapper by Roddy Doyle. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a wild night out, Sharon Curley finds herself facing an unplanned pregnancy, throwing her life into turmoil. Determined to keep it a secret, she struggles with the unexpected situation while her close-knit family grapples with the resulting shame and disruption. The ordeal tests their bonds and forces them to confront uncomfortable truths about their community.
The Snapper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vomiting
- garbage can thrown through a window
- rape
- teleplay adapted by author
- adult daughter lives with her parents
- 1990s
- family relationships
- ireland
- hush money
- beer
- lie
- sister sister relationship
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- brother sister relationship
- secret
- flashback
- crying man
- large family
- mall
- knitting
- nasty neighbor
- supermarket
- bruise
- dog
- apparition
- public humiliation
- train
- unplanned pregnancy
- slapped in the face
- friends falling out
- rock music
- sex in public
- disembodied voice
- belch
- guinness
- gulf war veteran
- karaoke
- reference to madonna
- reference to bart simpson
- dysfunctional family
- bar fight
- irish
- irish catholic
- pregnancy
- pub
- father daughter relationship
- small town
- mother daughter relationship
- sequel
- gossip
- single mother
The Snapper Cast
Colm Meaney leads the cast, with Ruth McCabe and Tina Kellegher. Directed by Stephen Frears; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stephen Frears
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The Snapper Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Snapper 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Snapper Plot Summary
What happens in The Snapper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a wild night at the pub, twenty-year-old Sharon Curley finds herself pregnant by a man she loathes, and she refuses to name the father. This decision set off a sprawling family drama that pulls in her three brothers, two sisters, and her parents, alongside their employers and a close circle of friends. The film follows Sharon’s journey as the news sends ripples through the small world around them, testing loyalties, revealing hidden tensions, and exposing who really has her back when the pressure is at its peak.
Full summary
The whole story of The Snapper, scene by scene
The Snapper Box Office
The Snapper grossed $3.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.3M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
The Snapper Awards & Nominations
The Snapper won 1 award from 2 nominations, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 1993. Its biggest night was the TIFF 1993, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Colm Meaney
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TIFF 1993 1 win · 1 nomination- Won People's Choice Award – Stephen Frears
The Snapper Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Snapper.
How Well Do You Know The Snapper?
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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How old is Sharon Curley when she becomes pregnant?
Cars in The Snapper
7 cars on screen, including the 1979 Volkswagen Pick-up T2 Typ 2 and the 1990 Toyota Carina II.
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1992 BMW 318iS E36 Background role -
Ford Granada MkII Background role
The Snapper Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “The Snapper - Hilfe, ein Baby” and “Café irlandés”.
- Also known as
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- The Snapper - Hilfe, ein Baby
- Café irlandés
- Méregzsák
- A Grande Família
- 唠叨人生
- Шустрая
- 스내퍼
- Nezvaný
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The Snapper FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Snapper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Snapper?
The Snapper runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Snapper released?
The Snapper was released on December 3, 1993.
Who directed The Snapper?
The Snapper was directed by Stephen Frears.
More films by Stephen Frears Who is in the cast of The Snapper?
The Snapper stars Colm Meaney, Ruth McCabe and Tina Kellegher, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Snapper make at the box office?
The Snapper grossed $3.3 million worldwide.
How is The Snapper rated?
The Snapper has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 83 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is The Snapper based on a book?
Yes. The Snapper is adapted from The Snapper by Roddy Doyle.
What awards did The Snapper win?
The Snapper won 1 award from 2 nominations, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 1993.
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