Watermelon (2003): Cast & Plot
Watermelon is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Kieron J. Walsh, starring Anna Friel as Claire Ryan, Jamie Draven and Elaine Cassidy. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Kieron J. Walsh
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Watermelon About?
The premise of Watermelon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tangled web of deciet pitches three lovers together with the added proposition of a baby.
Watermelon Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- ireland
- female nudity
- based on book
- female star appears nude
- breeding
- breeder
- heterosexuality
- touching a female's pregnant belly
- pregnancy
- based on novel
Watermelon Cast & Characters
Anna Friel leads the cast as Claire Ryan, with Jamie Draven as James Wearing and Elaine Cassidy as Anna Ryan. Directed by Kieron J. Walsh; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kieron J. Walsh
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Anna Friel as Claire Ryan - Jamie Draven as James Wearing
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Elaine Cassidy as Anna Ryan -
Brenda Fricker as Teresa Ryan
Also Starring in Watermelon
· 8 more- Sean McGinley Joe Ryan
- Siocha Quinn Baby Kate
- Ciarán McMenamin Adam Collins
- Pandora Colin London Doctor
- Des Cave Chancellor
- Helen Grace Judith
- Victor Power London Hospital Doctor
- Kathy Downes Airport Announcer
More from Kieron J. Walsh
More films directed by Kieron J. Walsh, best-rated first: The Racer, When Brendan Met Trudy, Anjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the Street and Jump.
Watermelon Plot Summary
What happens in Watermelon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At twenty-nine, Claire Ryan, Anna Friel, seems to have everything she ever wanted: a boyfriend she adores, a stylish apartment, and a rewarding job. Then she discovers she is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend’s baby and tries to tell him, but he doesn’t give her the chance to speak. On the day she gives birth, when Claire admits that he’s not the father, James Wearing, Jamie Draven informs Claire that he’s leaving her. Claire is left with a newborn daughter, a broken heart, and a body she can hardly bear to look at in the mirror.
Full summary
The whole story of Watermelon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Watermelon?
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 Claire Ryan when she discovers she is pregnant?
Watermelon Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Naura” and “Claire, naura!”.
- Also known as
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- Naura
- Claire, naura!
- Сладкий кусочек
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Watermelon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Watermelon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Watermelon?
Watermelon runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Watermelon released?
Watermelon was released on April 16, 2003.
Who directed Watermelon?
Watermelon was directed by Kieron J. Walsh.
More films by Kieron J. Walsh Who is in the cast of Watermelon?
Watermelon stars Anna Friel as Claire Ryan, Jamie Draven as James Wearing and Elaine Cassidy as Anna Ryan, among 12 credited actors.
Does Watermelon have a post-credit scene?
No. Watermelon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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