Veronica Guerin (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2003, Veronica Guerin is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 98 minutes. “Why would anyone want to kill Veronica Guerin?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this true story, Veronica Guerin is an investigative reporter for an Irish newspaper. As the drug trade begins to bleed into the mainstream, Guerin decides to take on and expose those responsible. Beginning at the bottom with addicts, Guerin then gets in touch with John Traynor, a paranoid informant. Not without some prodding, Traynor leads her to John Gilligan, the ruthless head of the operation, who does not take kindly to Guerin's nosing.
Who’s in it. Veronica Guerin stars Cate Blanchett as Veronica Guerin, Gerard McSorley as John Gilligan, Ciarán Hinds as John Traynor and Brenda Fricker as Bernie Guerin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Veronica Guerin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Veronica Guerin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Veronica Guerin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Veronica Guerin (2003)?
- In US, Veronica Guerin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Veronica Guerin worth watching?
- Veronica Guerin holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Veronica Guerin?
- Veronica Guerin stars Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciarán Hinds, Brenda Fricker and Don Wycherley.
- When was Veronica Guerin released?
- Veronica Guerin was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.