The Secret of Kells
"Turn the darkness into light"
Originally released in 2009. The Secret of Kells is a animation/family film. directed by Tomm Moore. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, and Brendan Gleeson
Synopsis
Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (756 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Evan McGuire
as Brendan (voice)
Christen Mooney
as Aisling (voice)
Brendan Gleeson
as Abbot Cellach (voice)
Mick Lally
as Aidan (voice)
Liam Hourican
as Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
Paul Tylak
as Brother Assoua (voice)
Michael McGrath
as Adult Brendan (voice)
Paul Young
as Brother Square (voice)
Nora Twomey
as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Alli McCann
as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,803,412
Production Companies
- Cartoon Saloon
- Gébéka Films
- Les Armateurs
- Vivi Film
- France 2 Cinéma
- Celluloid Dreams
- RTÉ
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Secret of Kells about?
Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overc...
Who directed The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells was directed by Tomm Moore.
How long is The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Secret of Kells released?
The Secret of Kells was released on February 9, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret of Kells?
The main cast of The Secret of Kells includes Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Liam Hourican.
Is The Secret of Kells worth watching?
The Secret of Kells has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 756 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.