Manchester by the Sea Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 18, 2017

Manchester by the Sea

Release Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Limited

Director: Kenneth Lonergan

Starring: Michelle Williams • Kyle Chandler • Casey Affleck • Gretchen Mol • Kara Hayward

R Drama 2 hrs, 15 m

3.21 / 5.0

78% WILL SEE 22% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Manchester by the Sea Movie Photo 311944

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A Boston-living ne’er-do-well plumber is forced to return home to the titular town after he learns his brother passed away. There, he finds himself thrust into the care of the man's 16-year old son but finds himself crumbling due to a secret tragedy in his past.

Drama

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Who stars in Manchester by the Sea – Cast List

Michelle Williams
Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Shutter Island
Kyle Chandler
The RIP, Anniversary
Casey Affleck
The Instigators, Triple 9
G
Gretchen Mol
... Elise

True Story, Millers in Marriage
K
Kara Hayward
... Silvie

The Social Dilemma, Us
T
Tate Donovan
Crime 101, What Is Life Worth

Who is making Manchester by the Sea – Crew List

A look at Manchester by the Sea behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kenneth Lonergan last helmed Margaret. The film's writer Kenneth Lonergan last penned Margaret and Fool's Gold.

Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Screenwriter: Kenneth Lonergan
Producer: Gigi Pritzker

Studios: Roadside Attractions; Amazon MGM Studios
Production Company: Odd Lot Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Manchester by the Sea

Key Facts

Manchester by the Sea was acquired by the streaming service Amazon for around $10 million at Sundance 2016.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2016

Completed

Changed Manchester by the Sea movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout and some sexual content
Runtime: 2 hrs, 15 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Manchester by the Sea Trailers and Clips

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Manchester by the Sea Release Date: When was the film released?

Manchester by the Sea was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 18 , 2016. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Bleed For This and The Edge of Seventeen. As a limited release, Manchester by the Sea was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.