This Must Be the Place (2011)

Kernel Score: 77% · 1,293 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama

Released: 2011-08-24

Runtime: 118 minutes

Where to watch This Must Be the Place

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A bored, retired rock star living in Ireland sets out to find his dead father's tormentor, an ex-Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the U.S.

This Must Be the Place parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that This Must Be the Place follows a retired rock star hunting his father's Nazi tormentor, touching on the Holocaust and a teen suicide.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — References to Holocaust atrocities and a teen suicide are discussed as part of the story's emotional weight.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Paolo Sorrentino

Cast

  • Sean Penn as Cheyenne
  • Olwen Fouéré as Mary's Mother
  • Eve Hewson as Mary
  • Johnny Ward as Steven
  • Sam Keeley as Desmond
  • Danielle O'Brien as Supermarket Girl #1
  • Margaret O'Reilly as Supermarket Girl #2
  • Frances McDormand as Jane
  • Mairin O'Donovan as Old Lady in Bank
  • Simon Delaney as Jeffrey

This Must Be the Place FAQ

Is This Must Be the Place good?

This Must Be the Place has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,293 audience ratings.

Where can I watch This Must Be the Place?

In the US you can stream This Must Be the Place on Prime Video and Starz, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is This Must Be the Place OK for kids?

This Must Be the Place is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that This Must Be the Place follows a retired rock star hunting his father's Nazi tormentor, touching on the Holocaust and a teen suicide.

What movies are like This Must Be the Place?

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