What genre is Manchester by the Sea?

Manchester by the Sea is categorised as Drama.

Who stars in Manchester by the Sea?

Tate Donovan, Gretchen Mol, Lucas Hedges, Heather Burns, Matthew Broderick appear in the main cast.

Who directed Manchester by the Sea?

Kenneth Lonergan directed Manchester by the Sea.

How long is Manchester by the Sea?

Manchester by the Sea runs for 2h 18m (138 minutes).

Is Manchester by the Sea worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Manchester by the Sea?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Name: Manchester by the Sea
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016
Duration: 138 min
Cast: Tate Donovan, Gretchen Mol, Lucas Hedges, Heather Burns, Matthew Broderick

Movie 2h 18m ★ 7.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

Drama

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Dating from 2016, Manchester by the Sea sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Kenneth Lonergan. The cast includes Tate Donovan, Gretchen Mol and Lucas Hedges. The running time is 2h 18m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.

Synopsis

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

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Questions about Manchester by the Sea

What genre is Manchester by the Sea?: Manchester by the Sea is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Manchester by the Sea?: Tate Donovan, Gretchen Mol, Lucas Hedges, Heather Burns, Matthew Broderick appear in the main cast.
Who directed Manchester by the Sea?: Kenneth Lonergan directed Manchester by the Sea.
How long is Manchester by the Sea?: Manchester by the Sea runs for 2h 18m (138 minutes).
Is Manchester by the Sea worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Manchester by the Sea?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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