The Secret of Kells

Name: The Secret of Kells
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2009-02-09
Duration: 1 h 19 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Liam Hourican

2009·Movie·NR·79 min·★ 7.4(791)

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“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?

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About The Secret of Kells

The Secret of Kells is a 2009 English-language animation, family and fantasy film directed by Tomm Moore. The cast is led by Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

The Secret of Kells was produced by Cartoon Saloon, Gébéka Films, and Les Armateurs and made in Ireland and France. It was released on February 9, 2009, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director: Tomm Moore
Writers: Fabrice Ziolkowski
Release date: February 9, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: Ireland, France
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $2 million
Production: Cartoon Saloon, Gébéka Films, Les Armateurs

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The Secret of Kells cast & crew

The Secret of Kells was directed by Tomm Moore and written by Fabrice Ziolkowski.

The cast features 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), and Paul Tylak as Brother Assoua (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruno Coulais and it was produced by Didier Brunner and Viviane Vanfleteren.

Is The Secret of Kells worth watching?

The Secret of Kells holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 791 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, family, and fantasy, The Secret of Kells is worth a place on your watchlist.

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