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Song of the Sea

2014Movie1 h 34 minPG

AnimationFamily
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic858.3Rotten Tomatoes99%92%

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring family movie about fantasy and family, with standout score and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, laughs or romance.

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Story

Let the song of the sea sway your heart...

The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

Feels like

  • Irish Folklore Fantasy
  • Hand-Drawn Visual Masterpiece
  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Lyrical Soundtrack
  • Mythological Adventure
  • Poignant Coming-of-Age
  • Dreamlike Atmosphere
  • Wholesome & Heartbreaking

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Tomm Moore
Written by
Will Collins, Tomm Moore
Produced by
Paul Young, Tomm Moore, Ross Murray
Music by
Bruno Coulais

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Facts

June 23, 2014 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
June 23, 2014
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Animation, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish, Galician, French
Made in
Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, United Kingdom, France
Box office
$857,522
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Big Brother Worship, Giant's Droplet, Human's Shower, Post-Victory Collapse +9

  • Big Brother Worship
  • Giant's Droplet, Human's Shower
  • Post-Victory Collapse
  • Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Travel Montage
  • Dispel Magic
  • Chekhov M.I.A.
  • Cynicism Catalyst
  • Gratuitous Foreign Language
  • We Are Not Going Through That Again
  • It Kind of Looks Like a Face

12 of 121 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Song of the Sea?"

Questions about Song of the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Song of the Sea?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Song of the Sea from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Song of the Sea worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 85).

Is Song of the Sea okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Song of the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Song of the Sea use?

Big Brother WorshipGiant's Droplet, Human's ShowerPost-Victory CollapseWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?Actually Pretty FunnyTravel MontageDispel MagicChekhov M.I.A.Cynicism CatalystGratuitous Foreign LanguageWe Are Not Going Through That AgainIt Kind of Looks Like a Faceand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 tropes for it, including Big Brother Worship, Giant's Droplet, Human's Shower, and Post-Victory Collapse.