Tara Road (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2005, Tara Road is a drama film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, running about 101 minutes. “Sometimes the only way to find yourself... is to lose yourself in someone else's life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grieving Connecticut mother temporarily switches houses with a woman in Dublin, Ireland.
Who’s in it. Tara Road stars Andie MacDowell as Marilyn, Olivia Williams as Ria, Stephen Rea as Colm and Heike Makatsch as Bernadette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tara Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $875.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Rialto Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tara Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tara Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tara Road (2005)?
- In AU, Tara Road is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Rialto Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tara Road worth watching?
- Tara Road holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tara Road?
- Tara Road stars Andie MacDowell, Olivia Williams, Stephen Rea, Heike Makatsch and Maria Doyle Kennedy.
- When was Tara Road released?
- Tara Road was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.