That They May Face the Rising Sun
Juno Films | Release Date: April 11, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
81
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
The Irish TimesTara BradyMar 25, 2025
The best Irish film in a long time. Read full review
90
Screen DailyAllan HunterMar 25, 2025
The story of a couple finding their best life in the rural Ireland of the 1980s is beautifully realised and quietly beguiling. Read full review
88
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyApr 11, 2025
By the end of the film, you feel you know these people. You still may be a “blow-in,” but they’ve allowed you access to their inner worlds, they’ve allowed you to see them. Read full review
70
Screen RantNick BythrowApr 24, 2025
Because of its beautiful story about people simply living in 1980s Ireland, That They May Face the Rising Sun stands out as a perfect examination of the multifaceted nature of life. Read full review
70
Film ThreatAndy HowellMar 25, 2025
Overall, That They May Face the Rising Sun is solid and worth your time. The acting is top-notch, and the story is compelling, but its verisimilitude is truly off the charts. This is the closest you can get to a time machine to take you to a bygone time and place that is little celebrated but worth remembering. Read full review
60
The GuardianPhil HoadMar 25, 2025
Despite its somewhat diffuse centre, Collins’ film still has a straightforward poignancy, with subtle and dignified performances across the board. Read full review
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