The Eclipse

Name: The Eclipse
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: 2009-04-24
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Ciarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Aidan Quinn, Jim Norton, Éanna Hardwicke

2009·Movie·R·88 min·★ 6.0(60)

Drama Horror More English titles

“If there is life after death - love lives on”

Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.

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About The Eclipse

The Eclipse is a 2009 English-language drama and horror film directed by Conor McPherson. The cast is led by Ciarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Aidan Quinn. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy, Hoopla.

The Eclipse was produced by Treasure Entertainment, RTÉ, and Broadcasting Commission of Ireland and made in Ireland. It was released on April 24, 2009, and carries a R certification.

Director: Conor McPherson
Writers: Billy Roche, Conor McPherson
Release date: April 24, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Budget: $3 million
Production: Treasure Entertainment, RTÉ, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland

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The Eclipse cast & crew

The Eclipse was directed by Conor McPherson and written by Billy Roche and Conor McPherson.

The cast features Ciarán Hinds as Michael Farr, Iben Hjejle as Lena Morelle, Aidan Quinn as Nicholas Holden, Jim Norton as Malachy, Éanna Hardwicke as Thomas Farr, and Valerie Spelman as Jenny Sewell.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ivan McCullough and it was produced by Paddy McDonald and Rebecca O'Flanagan.

Is The Eclipse worth watching?

The Eclipse holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 60 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and horror, The Eclipse is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Eclipse

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