The star-studded movie released in 2015 has an impressive 97% Rotten Tomatoes score
08:08, 09 Apr 2026Updated 08:12, 09 Apr 2026
The star-studded movie released in 2015 has an impressive 97% Rotten Tomatoes score(Image: 2025 Dave Benett/Getty)
Period film fans looking for their next watch have just weeks to watch a ‘masterpiece’ movie on the BBC and BBC iPlayer.
2015 movie, Brooklyn, which is based on the 2009 novel Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín was turned into a film, with the screenplay written by Nick Hornby, and is available to stream now.
Brooklyn has an impressive 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, as well as a star-studded cast as Saoirse Ronan plays Eilis Lacey, Emory Cohen plays Tony, Domhnall Gleeson plays Jim Farrell, Julie Walters plays Mrs Kehoe and Jim Broadbent plays Father Flood.
A synopsis for the film reads: “Eilis, a young Irish girl, lands in 1950s Brooklyn and soon gets used to the freer life. She falls in love with Tony, who hails from an Italian family. However, a tragedy befalls her back home.”
Saoirse Ronan plays an Irishwoman who marries an Italian American man in the film Brooklyn(Image: Lionsgate)
The film has received rave reviews and also earned itself three Oscar nominations, including Best Actress for Saoirse, 31, Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
One viewer said of the film: “It’s a masterpiece, and profoundly moving, especially if you’re an immigrant yourself. The closing is one of the most beautiful romantic scenes ever. In my opinion.”
A different account wrote: “One of the best movie for me”, another fan put: “Loved every moment of both the book and the film” while a different viewer added: “Heart warming, incredibly hit hard, love it so much.”
Elsewhere, another fan of Brooklyn commented: “A beautiful depiction of the bittersweet pull of belonging, told with much elegance, where the final result is an evocative period piece that is both satisfying and pulls at the heartstrings.”
A different fan wrote: “This one really hit me. It’s simple, emotional, and so beautifully made. Saoirse Ronan says more with her eyes than most actors say with full monologues.
The film has received rave reviews and also earned itself three Oscar nominations(Image: Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic/Getty )
“The movie isn’t loud or dramatic, but the emotions run deep. That feeling of being stuck between two worlds one old and one new it stays with you. Also, it’s probably the most polite love triangle I’ve ever seen.”
While another viewer added: “Beautifully stunning film. The entire cast was phenomenal, Saoirse Ronan’s performance was absolutely remarkable and she’s long overdue for an Oscar in my opinion. I’m not really into really into romance movies, but I’ve watched this film multiple times and it never fails to impress.
“The story is pure and heartwarming, exploring themes of life, the concept of home, and love. It’s moving while not feeling “cheesy” at all. The cinematography is striking, and the humour is great, too. Definitely a must-watch.”
Brooklyn is available to watch on BBC and BBC iPlayer now.