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The Commitments

7.319911h 58m15MovieComedyDramaMusic

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

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Commitments on Netflix?

No, The Commitments is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Commitments on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Commitments is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Commitments for free?

The Commitments is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, 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).