Screenplay: Joe Lawlor

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Joe Lawlor. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Rose Plays Julie

2019 · Movie · 100 min. · Ireland

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Cast Ann Skelly · Orla Brady · Aidan Gillen · Annabell Rickerby

Synopsis Rose Plays Julie (2019) follows the journey of a young woman who, after being adopted, embarks on a quest to find her biological mother. However, upon locating her, she is met with an unexpected and painful revelation: her mother has...

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Baltimore

2023 · Movie · 98 min. · Ireland

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Cast Imogen Poots · Tom Vaughan-Lawlor · Lewis Brophy · Jack Mullarkey

Synopsis Baltimore (2023) delves into the compelling true narrative of Rose Dugdale, a privileged young woman from an English aristocratic family who defied societal expectations. She chose to leave her comfortable life behind to join the Irish Republican Army as a...

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66 votes

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66 votes

Further Beyond

2016 · Documentary · 89 min. · Ireland

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Cast Denise Gough · Alan Howley · Jose Miguel Jimenez

Synopsis Further Beyond (2016) marks the directorial debut of Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, who embark on a captivating journey inspired by the enigmatic 18th-century figure, Ambrose O'Higgins. The documentary endeavors to retrace O'Higgins' extraordinary voyage from Ireland to Chile, exploring...

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Joy

2008 · Documentary · 9 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Synopsis Joy (2008) delves into the intricate process of a police officer meticulously piecing together the final known activities of a young girl who has vanished without a trace. The documentary explores the officer's conjectures and investigations into the potential fate...

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Mister John

2013 · Movie · 95 min. · Ireland

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Cast Aidan Gillen · Zoe Tay · Molly Rose Lawlor · Michael Thomas

Synopsis Mister John (2013) follows the journey of Gerry, a man who, upon uncovering his wife's unfaithfulness, decides to leave his life in London behind. He travels to Singapore to take over his late brother's business and care for his family....

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Helen

2008 · Movie · 79 min. · Ireland

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Cast Annie Townsend · Sandie Malia · Dennis Jobling · Sonia Saville

Synopsis Helen (2008) follows the journey of a young woman who, when approached by law enforcement to participate in a crime scene reenactment, sees an opportunity to delve into her own tumultuous history. This unexpected involvement allows her to revisit and...

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Tiong Bahru (S)

2010 · Movie · 19 min. · Singapore

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Cast Muhammad Danial Bin Azman · Josh Chan · Krissa Chan

Synopsis Tiong Bahru (S) (2010) delves into the intricate connections between individuals and their surroundings. Throughout the span of a single day, three distinct characters share their aspirations and longings with their loved ones within the bustling setting of a shopping...

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The Future Tense

2022 · Documentary · 89 min. · Ireland

Direction Joe Lawlor · Christine Molloy

Synopsis The Future Tense (2022) delves into a collection of personal narratives, examining the filmmakers' journeys through aging, the complexities of parenting, the challenges of mental illness, and the harsh historical context that lies beneath Ireland's surface.

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