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The Secret of Kells

2009Movie1 h 19 minNR

AnimationFamily
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic817.9Rotten Tomatoes90%85%

An awe-inspiring, hopeful animated movie about fantasy and history, with standout cinematography and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Turn the darkness into light

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?

Feels like

  • Celtic Folklore
  • Stunning 2D Animation
  • Medieval Fantasy
  • Illuminated Manuscripts
  • Mythological Adventure
  • Coming of Age
  • Enchanted Forest
  • Viking Invasions
  • Lyrical Score

Cast

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Directed by
Nora Twomey, Tomm Moore
Written by
Fabrice Ziolkowski
Produced by
Paul Young, Didier Brunner, Viviane Vanfleteren
Music by
Bruno Coulais, Kila

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February 9, 2009 · 1 h 19 min · NR

Released
February 9, 2009
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, France, Belgium
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Cats Are Snarkers, Motifs, Foreshadowing +9

  • Cats Are Snarkers
  • Motifs
  • Foreshadowing
  • Body to Jewel
  • Humanoid Abomination
  • Mundane Utility
  • The Fair Folk
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Jesus Taboo
  • Felony Misdemeanor
  • Morphic Resonance
  • Big Damn Heroes

12 of 146 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Secret of Kells?"

Questions about The Secret of Kells

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Where can I stream The Secret of Kells?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Secret of Kells is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is The Secret of Kells worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 81).

Is The Secret of Kells okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Was The Secret of Kells a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 23% of its budget.

What tropes does The Secret of Kells use?

Cats Are SnarkersMotifsForeshadowingBody to JewelHumanoid AbominationMundane UtilityThe Fair FolkDidn't Think This ThroughJesus TabooFelony MisdemeanorMorphic ResonanceBig Damn Heroesand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 tropes for it, including Cats Are Snarkers, Motifs, and Foreshadowing.