11 Best Irish Films On Netflix 

Many of Ireland’s best films aren’t available on Netflix.

However Netflix still has some excellent Irish films available to stream, and we’ve compiled a list of the best of them below.

Here are the best Irish films to watch on Netflix right now, from quirky comedies to dramas based on true events to an inspiring documentary.

11 Best Irish Films On Netflix 

Comedy Irish Films on Netflix

1. In Bruges (2008)

Genre: dark comedy
Cast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes

 “In Bruges” is regarded as one of the funniest films released since the turn of the century. The plot revolves around two unlucky hitmen who are holed up in picturesque Bruges. The film is as strange as you’d expect from an Irish comedy.

In his role as a suicidal assassin with an irrational hatred of the Belgian city of Bruges, Farrell shines.

Ralph Fiennes is fantastic as the film’s adversary and drives the third act, but this is a picture that will have you smiling from start to finish. For this perfect gem of an Irish comedy, no joke is too outrageous, and no subject is too provocative.

 

2. Philomena (2013)

Genre: Comedy-drama
Cast: Dame Judi Dench, Steve Coogan

Make sure to see the award-winning film Philomena, which is set in Ireland.

The story of a woman in search of her long-lost son, who was adopted by an American family while she worked in an Irish convent, is told in this film led by Dame Judi Dench.

The film “The Lost Child of Philomena Lee,” directed by Stephen Frears, was based on the book “The Lost Child of Philomena Lee.” It has received multiple international accolades, including Golden Globe, Academy Award, and BAFTA nominations.

3. The Young Offenders (2016)

Genre: Comedy
Cast: Alex Murphy, Chris Walley, Dominic MacHale, Hilary Rose, Shane Casey, and Pascal Scott

Peter Foott wrote and directed the film The Young Offenders, another decidedly Irish comedy. The plot follows two unlucky youths from Cork as they attempt to track down a missing bale of drugs worth €7,000,000.

The film is based on a true story: in 2007, Ireland had its largest-ever drugs seizure, with €440 million in the bag.

 

4. Handsome Devil (2016)

Genre: Comedy-drama
Cast: Fionn O’Shea, Nicholas Galitzine, Andrew Scott

This beautiful body has a ‘Dead Poets Society’ feel about it. Fionn O’Shea, Ardal O’Hanlon, Amy Huberman, Andrew Scott, and Hugh O’Connor are among the cast members.

At boarding school, a recluse and a rugby player are forced to share a room. They become friends, but prejudice begins to affect not only their new friendship but the entire school.

This is a must-watch Irish film on Netflix that has gained possible reviews from viewers and critics alike. 

Classics Irish Films on Netflix

5. The Dead (1987)

Genre: Drama
Cast: Anjelica Huston,  Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Dan O’Herlihy

The Dead is one of the best Irish films available on Netflix right now.

The Dead has an all-Irish ensemble, except Anjelica Huston, director John Huston’s daughter.

The film is based on James Joyce’s short story “The Dead,” which was published in his short works collection Dubliners in 1914. This modern classic received two Academy Award nominations. It went on to earn a slew of other accolades.

6. In the Name of the Father (1993) 

Genre: Biographical drama
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Emma Thompson 

In the Name of the Father is a must-see Irish film classic about injustice and innocence that has received critical acclaim.

The film was based on a true incident about a man and his father who were falsely charged and imprisoned. They were among the Guildford Four, who was wrongly suspected of being involved in the Guildford Pub bombings in 1974.

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Other Irish Films on Netflix

7. The Siege of Jadotville (2016)

Genre: Action, drama
Cast: Jamie Dorman

The Siege of Jadotville is a Netflix original that pays tribute to the Irish soldiers who were besieged while on a UN peacekeeping deployment in the Congo. Commandant Pat Quinlan, played by Jamie Dornan, commanded UN troops in a six-day standoff with mercenaries from France and Belgium.

Dornan’s acting versatility was shown in a new light in The Siege of Jadotville. During the siege, the Co Down-born actor offers a fantastic performance as Quinlan.

The film honors a largely unsung act of bravery in Irish military history and is recommended for anyone interested in learning more about modern Irish military operations.

8. Black 47 (2018)

Genre: Drama, thriller
Cast: Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, and Barry Keoghan 

The film follows the main character Feeney (James Frecheville) a ranger who seeks vengeance for his family. 

Set during the bleakest year of the Great Famine, the portrayal of the English as mustache-twirling villains in ‘Black 47’ is basic. 

However, it fully embraces its genre as a revenge thriller with plenty of action and brutality.

9. Michael Inside (2018)

Genre: Crime, Drama
Cast: Dafyhd Flynn, Moe Dunford

Not only is ‘Michael Inside’ one of the best Irish prison dramas of the last few years. It is also regarded as one of the best prisons ever made.

It revolves around an 18-year-old (Dafyhd Flynn) who is detained for keeping drugs for his elder brother’s acquaintance.

Michael (Moe Dunford) took David under his wing once he was in prison. It’s a gritty social commentary with superb performances and a narrative that lingers long after you’ve seen it.

10. The Lodgers (2018)

Genre:  Horror, period drama
Cast: Charlotte Vega, Bill Millner

‘The Lodgers’ feels more like a gothic play than a horror film.

There are still a lot of scary scenes in the film that will satisfy fans of the horror genre. Rachel (Charlotte Vega) and Edward (Bill Millner) are twins who live in an isolated cottage in Ireland during the 1920s and keep the outer world at bay.

Rachel, on the other hand, tries to leave the house and begin a new life after meeting a damaged war veteran. She has no idea about the curse that has been placed on their family or her twin’s plight.

11. Katie (2018)

Watch ‘Katie’ on Netflix if you’re seeking an Irish film that will fill you with pride. Katie Taylor, an Irish boxer, is the subject of this outstanding documentary.

Katie enjoyed a ten-year winning streak, which included an Olympic gold medal. She then endured a series of personal setbacks.

this film follows Katie as she attempts to resurrect her career. This is a terrific watch because of her unwavering focus, bright attitude, and enormous work ethic.