One of the best Irish movies of 2026 sets release date

The film will be released in the UK and Ireland very soon.

Directed by Frank Berry (Aisha, Michael Inside), and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Disobedience, She Said), the film is based on The New York Times article of the same name by Dan Barry.

"Refusing to let the questions go unanswered, she embarks on a painstaking investigation, putting her in conflict with the local town, Irish State and Catholic Church - but also gathers a growing community of survivors and campaigners for justice," the plot synopsis adds.

"As official resistance mounts and unsettling discoveries emerge, her determination challenges powerful institutions, exposing a hidden chapter of Ireland's past many would rather keep buried."

Monica Dolan in The Lost Children of Tuam

Liam Neeson, who optioned the rights to the New York Times article, is one of the producers of The Lost Children of Tuam, alongside Andrew Lowe, Chelsea Morgan Hoffmann, and Ed Guiney of Irish company Element Pictures (Bugonia, Poor Things).

The movie had its world premiere at the prestigious Galway Film Fleadh in July 2026, where it went on to win the festival's top prize of Best Irish Film.

The early reviews for The Lost Children of Tuam are very positive, with Variety calling it "a deeply affecting drama".

Screen Daily also praised Berry's restrained direction that allows "the facts to fuel the drama".

In a statement, Lowe said Element Pictures are "deeply passionate about" the movie, adding: "Catherine Corless’ work has affected so many around the globe, either personally connected to the Mother & Baby Homes or inspired by her activism.

"We believe The Lost Children of Tuam will have deep resonance with Irish and UK audiences and beyond."