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The Commitments

7.319911h 58mRMovieComedyDramaMusic

Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three…

DirectorAlan Parker
WritersIan La Frenais·Dick Clement
ProducersRoger Randall-Cutler·Lynda Myles

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alan Parker

RARobert Arkins
Robert Arkins
Jimmy Rabbitte
MAMichael Aherne
Michael Aherne
Steven Clifford
ABAngeline Ball
Angeline Ball
Imelda Quirke
MKMaria Doyle Kennedy
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Natalie Murphy
DFDave Finnegan
Dave Finnegan
Mickah Wallace
BGBronagh Gallagher
Bronagh Gallagher
Bernie McGloughlin
FG
Félim Gormley
Dean Fay
GHGlen Hansard
Glen Hansard
Outspan Foster
DMDick Massey
Dick Massey
Billy Mooney
JMJohnny Murphy
Johnny Murphy
Joey 'The Lips' Fagan
KMKen McCluskey
Ken McCluskey
Derek Scully
ASAndrew Strong
Andrew Strong
Deco Cuffe

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The Commitments — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Commitments?

The Commitments is streaming on fuboTV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Commitments on Netflix?

No, The Commitments is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on fuboTV.

Is The Commitments on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Commitments isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on fuboTV instead.

Where can I watch The Commitments for free?

The Commitments is available on fuboTV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Commitments?

Yes — The Commitments is followed by The Snapper (1993) in the Barrytown Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to The Commitments?

The Commitments is the first film in the Barrytown Trilogy.

Is The Commitments part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Commitments is part of a trilogy, alongside The Snapper (1993) and The Van (1996).

How many movies are in the Barrytown Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Barrytown Trilogy: The Commitments (1991), The Snapper (1993) and The Van (1996).