The Playboys
1992 • 117 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
A young woman, Tara Maguire (Robin Wright) scandalizes her provincial Irish village in the 1950s by having a baby out of a wedlock, and refusing to name the father. She has a rare beauty and every man in town desires her, especially Sergeant Hegarty (Albert Finney). The arrival of a dramatic troupe stirs things up even more, especially when she falls in love with one f the "Playboys", Tom Casey (Aidan Quinn).
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 62 Audience · 23 · 100%
In 1950s rural Ireland, a young woman raises her child out of wedlock, facing judgment and male attention. Her life becomes more complicated with the arrival of a traveling theater troupe, including a captivating actor.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Discussions of out-of-wedlock birth
- Some mature romantic situations
- Characters frequently consume alcohol
What it models well
- Challenging societal norms
- Strong maternal bond
- Finding one's own path
Talk about it after
- Unmarried parenthood and social stigma
- Gender roles and expectations in the 1950s
- The meaning of love and commitment
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Top billed cast
Director: Gillies MacKinnon • Crew: Shane Connaughton, Kerry Crabbe
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