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Ironweed

7.05

Very Good

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Ironweed is a 1987 drama directed by Héctor Babenco, based on William Kennedy’s novel. Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep portray a homeless alcoholic and his terminally ill partner during the Great Depression era in Albany, New York. The film garnered mixed critical reception and resulted in Oscar nominations for its lead actors.

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Country	United States
Year	1987

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What is Ironweed?

Ironweed is a 1987 drama directed by Héctor Babenco, based on William Kennedy’s novel. Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep portray a homeless alcoholic and his terminally ill partner during the Great Depression era in Albany, New York. The film garnered mixed critical reception and resulted in Oscar nominations for its lead actors.

How good is Ironweed?

Ironweed scores 7.05/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Drama Movie category.

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