Below is an incomplete list of feature films, television films or TV series which include events of the Irish revolutionary period. This list does not include documentaries, short films.
Films YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)DirectorSubject1916United StatesWhom the Gods DestroyJ. Stuart BlacktonHerbert BrenonWilliam P.S. EarleDrama, war. Easter rising1926IrelandIrish DestinyGeorge DewhurstDrama, romance. Irish war of independence1929United KingdomThe InformerArthur RobisonDrama. Based on the novel "The informer".1930Juno and the PaycockAlfred HitchcockComedy, drama. Based on the play "Juno and the Paycock". Irish civil war1934United StatesThe KeyMichael CurtizDrama. Irish war of independence1935IrelandGuests of the NationDenis JohnstonDrama. Based on the short story "Guests of the Nation". Irish war of independenceUnited StatesThe InformerJohn FordCrime, drama. Based on the novel "The informer".1936United KingdomOurselves AloneBrian Desmond HurstDrama, romance, war. Irish war of independenceIrelandThe DawnTom CooperDrama, history. Irish war of independenceUnited StatesBeloved EnemyH.C. PotterDrama, romance, war. Michael Collins, Irish war of independence1937United KingdomThe High CommandThorold DickinsonCrime, drama, war. Based on the novel "The general goes too far". Irish war of independenceUnited StatesThe Plough and the StarsJohn FordDrama. Based on the play "The plough and the stars". Easter rising1941Nazi GermanyMy Life for Ireland(Mein Leben für Irland)Max W. KimmichDrama. Irish war of independence1957IrelandThe Rising of the MoonJohn FordComedy, drama. Based on the play "The rising of the moon". Irish war of independence1959IrelandUnited StatesShake Hands with the DevilMichael AndersonAction, drama, history. Based on the novel "Shake hands with the Devil". Irish war of independenceIrelandThis Other EdenMuriel BoxDrama, comedy. Based on the play "This other Eden". Irish war of independence1970United KingdomUnited StatesRyan's DaughterDavid LeanDrama, romance. Based on the novel "Madame Bovary".1971FranceItalyOne Is Always Too Good to Women(On est toujours trop bon avec les femmes)Michel BoisrondComedy, drama. Easter rising1983IrelandAttractaKieran HickeyDrama. Based on the short story "Attracta".United KingdomAscendancyEdward BennettDrama.1988The DawningRobert KnightsDrama, romance, thriller. Based on the novel "The old jest". Irish war of independence1990Fools of FortunePat O'ConnorDrama, romance. Based on the novel "Fools of fortune". Irish war of independence1996United StatesIrelandMichael CollinsNeil JordanBiography, drama, thriller, war. Michael Collins1999FranceUnited KingdomIrelandThe Last SeptemberDeborah WarnerDrama, history, romance. Based on the novel "The last September". Irish War of Independence2006IrelandUnited KingdomGermanyItalySpainFranceSwitzerlandThe Wind That Shakes the BarleyKen LoachDrama, war. Irish war of independence, Irish civil war.2014IrelandA Nightingale FallingGarret DalyMartina McGlynnDrama, history, war. Based on the novel "A nightingale falling". Irish war of independence2016Fingal’s FinestColin D. FarrellThomas Ashe, Easter rising.2018IrelandUnited KingdomPenance(Aithrí)Tommy CollinsAction, romance. Based on the story "Seacht mBua an Éirí Amach". Easter rising2022IrelandUnited KingdomUnited StatesThe Banshees of InisherinMartin McDonaghComedy, drama. Irish civil war
Television films YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)DirectorSubject1938United KingdomJuno and the PaycockDrama. Based on the play "Juno and the Paycock". Irish civil war1958United StatesLittle Moon of AlbanGeorge SchaeferDrama. Irish war of independence1960Juno and the PaycockPaul ShyreDrama. Based on the play "Juno and the Paycock". Irish civil war1964Little Moon of AlbanGeorge SchaeferIrish war of independence1972NorwaySkuggen av ein heltJon HeggedalBased on the play "The shadow of a gunman". Irish war of independenceUnited StatesThe Shadow of a GunmanJoseph HardyDrama. Based on the play "The shadow of a gunman". Irish war of independence1974SwedenSkuggan av en hjälteGöran GraffmanBased on the play "Juno and the Paycock". Irish civil war1980IrelandUnited KingdomJuno and the PaycockRoger CheveleyDrama. Based on the play "Juno and the Paycock". Irish civil war1981United StatesGuests of the NationJohn J. DesmondDrama, war. Based on the short story "Guests of the Nation". Irish war of independence1987United KingdomThe Rockingham ShootKieran HickeyDrama.1991IrelandThe TreatyJonathan LewisDrama, History. Anglo-Irish treaty1997BallyseedyFrank HandHistory. Ballyseedy massacre2016Eoin MacNeill: The Forgotten Man of 1916Damian McCannDrama. Eoin MacNeill
TV Series YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)DirectorSubject1975United KingdomDays of HopeJim AllenDrama, History, War.1988TroublesChristopher MorahanDrama. Based on the novel "Troubles". Irish war of independence2001Rebel HeartJohn StricklandDrama.2016IrelandWrecking the Rising(Éirí Amach Amú)Ruán MaganComedy. Easter risingTrial of the CenturyMaurice SweeneyDrama. Patrick PearseRebellionAku LouhimiesDrama, history, war. Easter rising2019ResistanceCatherine MorsheadDrama. Bloody Sunday
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