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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Pier' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Pier' right now, here are some details about the Black Equus Film, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland romance flick.

Released , 'The Pier' stars Karl Johnson, Gerard Hurley, Lili Taylor, Mary Foskett The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 24 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from top users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation."

'The Pier' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on The Roku Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, IMDB TV Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, and Acorn TV Apple TV .