Nora

Nora (2000)

  • 55% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 35% of users liked it
    (1,741 ratings)

This period drama is based on the real-life relationship of the great Irish novelist James Joyce and his longtime lover, Nora Barnacle. Aspiring writer James (Ewan McGregor) meets Nora (Susan Lynch) in Dublin in 1904. While she lacks James' interest in literature, she shares his frustrations about… More

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R, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By
Pat Murphy
Written By
Pat Murphy, Gerard Stembridge
Genres
Documentary, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts
In Theaters
May 4, 2001 Wide
On DVD
May 21, 2002
Nora Film Ltd.

Critic Reviews

  • Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

    Lynch manages to make Nora's temperamental tempestuousness not only credible and admirable, but deeply alluring.

  • Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz

    A convincing portrait of the intersection between creative genius and crazy, all-consuming love.

  • David Hunter, Hollywood Reporter

    A muddy tale of sex, love, obsession, jealousy, cruelty and abandonment that can keep one at a distance.

  • Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

    A gorgeous period piece with rich, vigorous portrayals of Joyce ... and Barnacle.

  • Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Intense performances, but a literal literary downer.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Megan S


    Boring, not the kind of movie I would have chosen to watch but I like Ewan McGregor.

  • Burger S


    I'm giving this only two stars: One for Ewan McGregor, and one for James Joyce. Unless you are obsessed with the careers of either one, there is absolutely no reason to watch this movie. McGregor does his best to lend his shining talent to this turd. I've seen better… More

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