Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

2016 R 135 Minutes

Drama

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family an...

Overall Rating

9 / 10
Verdict: Great
  • accioconnor

    accioconnor

    7 / 10
    Manchester By the Sea is very emotional and riveting, but has some very bad side-characters. Read the full review »
  • Corey

    Corey

    8 / 10
    Casey Affleck gives a Best Actor and career best performance in Manchester By The Sea. But in one pivotal scene, Michelle Williams just gutted me emotionally; she's that good. This isn't a feel good movie by any means; it tackles themes of family,... Read the full review »
  • With Awards season well and truly underway, Manchester by the Sea is a drama (with hints of subtle comedy) all about a working man who has to return to his hometown due to unforeseen circumstances but is faced with his troubling past, and so must... Read the full review »
  • Genius movie. This movie has great dialogue, flowing naturally, especially since the screenplay was written by a playwright. Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, and Lucas Hedges were amazing. Manchester by the Sea shows a harsh depiction of grief an... Read the full review »
  • Warning: The following contains spoilers. It’s almost impossible to avoid the buzz surrounding Manchester By The Sea at the moment, coming off the back of two Academy Award wins I thought what better time to check out Kenneth Lonergan’s hear... Read the full review »