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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

ProducersLynda Myles·Roger Randall-Cutler

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alan Parker

Joey 'The Lips' Fagan

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The Commitments — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Commitments?

The Commitments isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Commitments on Netflix?

No, The Commitments is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Commitments on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Commitments for free?

The Commitments isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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).