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Where was Brooklyn filmed?

2016 film, directed by John Crowley.

  • Montreal

The story is set in New York City, about 332 miles (534 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City; Brooklyn
Filmed in
Montreal
Distance
About 332 miles (534 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 336 miles (540 km) between Brooklyn and the nearest filming location.
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About Brooklyn

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Released
2016
Director
John Crowley
Cast
Saoirse RonanEmory CohenDomhnall GleesonJim BroadbentJulie WaltersBríd BrennanFiona GlascottEva BirthistleEmily Bett RickardsNora-Jane Noone
Genre
DramaMelodrama
Based on
Brooklyn

In 1951, in Enniscorthy, a small town in south-east Ireland, Eilis Lacey lives with her mother and older sister, Rose.

On the trip over, Eilis' cabinmate, Georgina, an experienced traveller returning to the US, offers advice and support.

When Rose unexpectedly dies, Eilis tells Tony she must return home to help her mother.

Famous lines from Brooklyn

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Spread love; it's the Brooklyn way.Brooklyn
  • Man of my dreams, are you out in Brooklyn grabbing a pizza?Brooklyn

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