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The Snapper

6.519931h 35mRMovieComedyDrama

Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.

DirectorStephen Frears
WriterRoddy Doyle
ProducersLynda Myles·Mark Shivas

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Frears

Colm Meaney
Colm Meaney
Dessie Curley
Tina Kellegher
Tina Kellegher
Sharon Curley
Ruth McCabe
Ruth McCabe
Kay Curley
Eanna MacLiam
Eanna MacLiam
Craig Curley
Peter Rowen
Peter Rowen
Sonny Curley
Joanne Gerrard
Joanne Gerrard
Lisa Curley
Colm O'Byrne
Colm O'Byrne
Darren Curley
Ciara Duffy
Ciara Duffy
Kimberley Curley
Fionnuala Murphy
Fionnuala Murphy
Jackie O'Keefe
Karen Woodley
Karen Woodley
Yvonne Burgess
Pat Laffan
Pat Laffan
George Burgess
Virginia Cole
Virginia Cole
Doris Burgess

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The Snapper — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Snapper?

The Snapper is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Snapper on Netflix?

No, The Snapper is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Snapper on Amazon Prime Video?

The Snapper isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Snapper for free?

The Snapper is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Snapper?

Yes — The Snapper is followed by The Van (1996) in the Barrytown Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to The Snapper?

Yes — The Commitments (1991) comes before The Snapper in the Barrytown Trilogy.

Is The Snapper part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Snapper is part of a trilogy, alongside The Commitments (1991) 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).