

The Snapper
- Comedy
- Drama
Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.
The Snapper is a 1993 Irish comedy-drama film about a young woman in Dublin who becomes the center of gossip when she refuses to reveal the father of her child. Directed by Stephen Frears and based on Roddy Doyle's novel, the film explores family, community, and social judgment with humor and heart.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Colm MeaneyDessie Curley
Tina KellegherSharon Curley
Ruth McCabeKay Curley
Eanna MacLiamCraig Curley- Peter RowenSonny Curley
- Joanne GerrardLisa Curley
- Colm O'ByrneDarren Curley
- Ciara DuffyKimberley Curley
Fionnuala MurphyJackie O'Keefe- Karen WoodleyYvonne Burgess
Pat LaffanGeorge Burgess- Virginia ColeDoris Burgess
- Denis MentonPat Burgess
Brendan GleesonLester- Ronan WilmotPaddy

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The Snapper — frequently asked
When was The Snapper released?
The Snapper was released on August 6, 1993.
What is The Snapper about?
The film follows 20-year-old Sharon Curley, who lives with her large family in Dublin and becomes the subject of intense local gossip when she becomes pregnant and refuses to name the father.
Where can I watch The Snapper?
The Snapper is available through various streaming and rental platforms; availability varies by region and provider.
Is The Snapper based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on the novel by Roddy Doyle, part of his Barrytown Trilogy.














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