Based on his autobiography, MY LEFT FOOT is the fascinating portrait of Christy Brown (Daniel Day-Lewis), an Irishman afflicted with cerebral palsy who, with the support of his mother (Brenda Fricker) triumphed over the crippling disease to become one of Ireland’s foremost literary figures and artists.

"Extraordinary! Daniel Day-Lewis gives a towering performance—fierce, witty and moving."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"A titanic triumph!"

- Rex Reed

"A great, exhilarating movie!"

- Pauline Kael, THE NEW YORKER

"Enormously entertaining! Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!"

- SISKEL & EBERT

Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker both won Academy Awards® for their performances in MY LEFT FOOT.

Winner of 1989’s Best Picture by the New York Film Critics Circle