Synopsis
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 and the community where he was born and raised.
Manchester by the Sea (2016) is a 2h 18min drama feature film by Kenneth Lonergan. After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew.
Key facts
Cast
Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, C.J. Wilson, Gretchen Mol, Matthew Broderick, Anna Baryshnikov
Original language
English
First release
November 17, 2016 (Israel)
Production companies
Pearl Street Films
Awards
AACTA International Award for Best Actor, AACTA International Award for Best Screenplay, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Actor, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Quincy, Manchester-by-the-Sea
Filming locations
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Crew
Screenplay
Kenneth Lonergan
Producer
Chris Moore, Gigi Pritzker, Kevin J. Walsh, Kimberly Steward, Lauren Beck, Matt Damon
Cinematography
Jody Lee Lipes
Editing
Jennifer Lame
Music
Lesley Barber
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 2017 academy_award ★ Won: Best Actor (Casey Affleck); Best Original Screenplay
- BAFTA Awards 2017 generic ★ won: Best Actor (Casey Affleck), Best Original Screenplay. nominated: Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Williams), Best Editing
- César Awards 2017 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger
- Golden Globes (USA) 2017 generic - Best Director ★ Nominee
- Independent Spirit Awards 2017 generic
- Directors Guild of America 2016 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2016 generic - Best Director ★ 4
- Telluride Film Festival 2016 generic - Main Program
- Village Voice Film Poll 2016 generic
Soundtracks
| CD | Manchester By The Sea (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2016) | 3 releases, 2016-2017: Milan |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Israel | November 17, 2016 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 18, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Canada | November 25, 2016 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 25, 2016 |
| Theatrical | France | December 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 16, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 23, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 5, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Norway | January 6, 2017 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | January 6, 2017 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 13, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 13, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | January 13, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 19, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 19, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 19, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 19, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | January 20, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Poland | January 20, 2017 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | January 26, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | January 27, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | January 27, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | February 1, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | February 1, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Chile | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Spain | February 3, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 3, 2017 |
| Streaming | United States | February 7, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | February 9, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | February 10, 2017 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 15, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | February 16, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | February 17, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | February 22, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Peru | February 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 24, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | March 2, 2017 |
| Streaming | Canada | March 21, 2017 |
| Streaming | France | March 23, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Russia | March 23, 2017 |
| Streaming | Brazil | April 18, 2017 |
| Streaming | United States | May 5, 2017 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | May 8, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Japan | May 13, 2017 |
| Streaming | Russia | June 26, 2017 |
| Theatrical | China | August 25, 2017 |
| Streaming | India | November 26, 2017 |
| Streaming | Philippines | May 7, 2021 |
| Television | Chile | May 28, 2021 |
| Streaming | France | February 1, 2022 |
| Streaming | France | September 24, 2025 |
| Television | France | September 24, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | February 21, 2017 |
| Home video | France | April 25, 2017 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | May 15, 2017 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 31, 2017 |
| Home video | Russia | June 26, 2017 |
| Home video | Indonesia | September 6, 2019 |
| Home video | Ecuador | April 23, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Kenneth Lonergan |
| Cast | Casey Affleck (Lee Chandler), Lucas Hedges (Patrick Chandler), Michelle Williams (Randi Chandler), Kyle Chandler (Joe Chandler), C.J. Wilson (George), Gretchen Mol (Elise Henderson), Matthew Broderick (Jeffrey Garner), Anna Baryshnikov (Sandy), Heather Burns (Jill), Ivy O'Brien (Young Patrick Chandler), Kara Hayward (Silvie McGann), Tom Kemp (Stan Chandler), Josh Hamilton (Wes (Joe's Lawyer)), Tate Donovan (Hockey Coach), Ruibo Qian (Dr. Bethany), Robert Sella (Dr. Muller), Susan Pourfar (Nurse Irene), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Mr. Emery), Chloe Dixon (Suzy Chandler), Ellie Teves (Karen Chandler), Mary Mallen (Sharon), Richard Donelly (Mr. Martinez (1st Tenant)), Virginia Loring Cooke (Mrs. Groom (2nd Tenant)), Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Marianne (3rd Tenant)), Missy Yager (Mrs. Olsen (4th Tenant)), Ben Hanson (Bartender), Lewis D. Wheeler (1st Businessman at Bar), Anthony Estrella (2nd Businessman at Bar), Paul Meredith (Paul (Assistant Principal)), Carolyn Pickman (Paul's Assistant), Christian Mallen (CJ), Oscar Wahlberg (Joel), Wendy Overly (Wes's Assistant), Jackson Damon (Otto), Shawn Fitzgibbon (Tom Doherty (Ping-Pong Player)), Glenn McKiel (Manchester Police Chief), Joe Stapleton (Fire Marshall), Brian Chamberlain (Investigating Detective), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester Pedestrian), Jami Tennille (Janine), Liam McNeill (Josh (Randi's Husband)), Danae Nason (Rachel (Randi's Friend)), Allyn Burrows (Father Martin), Nellie Lonergan (1st Girl at School ("Godspell")), Brian A. White (Jerry (Guy in Boat Yard Office)), Erica McDermott (Sue (Angry Boss in Boat Yard Office)), Frank Garvin (Homeowner), William Bornkessel (George's Son (uncredited)), Kt Baldassaro (Bar Patron (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Kenneth Lonergan |
| Producer | Chris Moore, Gigi Pritzker, Kevin J. Walsh, Kimberly Steward, Lauren Beck, Matt Damon |
| Executive producer | Bill Migliore, Declan Baldwin, John Krasinski, Josh Godfrey |
| Cinematography | Jody Lee Lipes |
| Editing | Jennifer Lame |
| Music | Lesley Barber |
| Production design | Ruth De Jong |
| Visual effects | Brian Ricci, Julius Horsthuis |
| Sound | Jacob Ribicoff |
| Costumes | Melissa Toth |
Additional data: TMDB.
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