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The Secret of Roan Inish

1994·Movie·PG·103 min·6.7(97)

Between land and sea there is a place where myths are real.

Ten-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland. She soon learns the local legend that an ancestor of hers married a Selkie – a seal who can turn into a human. Years earlier, her baby brother was washed out to sea and never seen again, so when Fiona spies a naked little boy on the abandoned Isle of Roan Inish, she is compelled to investigate.

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About The Secret of Roan Inish

The Secret of Roan Inish is a 1994 English-language adventure, fantasy and family film directed by John Sayles. The cast is led by Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Hoopla.

The Secret of Roan Inish was produced by Jones Entertainment Group, Skerry Movies, and Peter Newman Productions and made in Ireland and United States of America. It was released on May 14, 1994, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director
John Sayles
Writers
John Sayles
Release date
May 14, 1994
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
Ireland, United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$6 million
Production
Jones Entertainment Group, Skerry Movies, Peter Newman Productions
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The Secret of Roan Inish cast & crew

The Secret of Roan Inish was directed by John Sayles and written by John Sayles.

The cast features Jeni Courtney as Fiona, Eileen Colgan as Tess, Mick Lally as Hugh, John Lynch as Tadhg, Pat Slowey as Priest, and Dave Duffy as Jim.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mason Daring, cinematography is by Haskell Wexler, and it was produced by John Sloss and Glenn R. Jones.

Is The Secret of Roan Inish worth watching?

The Secret of Roan Inish holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 97 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and family, The Secret of Roan Inish is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Secret of Roan Inish

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Cast of The Secret of Roan Inish

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Jeni Courtney

Fiona

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Eileen Colgan

Tess

Mick Lally

Mick Lally

Hugh

John Lynch

John Lynch

Tadhg

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Pat Slowey

Priest

Dave Duffy

Dave Duffy

Jim

Declan Hannigan

Declan Hannigan

Oldest brother

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Richard Sheridan

Eamon

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Micheal MacCarthaigh

Schoolmaster

Fergal McElherron

Fergal McElherron

Sean Michael

Brendan Conroy

Brendan Conroy

Flynn

Frankie McCafferty

Frankie McCafferty

Tim

The Secret of Roan Inish — FAQs

Where can I watch The Secret of Roan Inish in United States?

The Secret of Roan Inish is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Hoopla in United States.

Is The Secret of Roan Inish on Starz Apple TV Channel?

Yes — The Secret of Roan Inish is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is The Secret of Roan Inish in?

The Secret of Roan Inish is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Irish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Secret of Roan Inish?

The Secret of Roan Inish runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is The Secret of Roan Inish rated?

The Secret of Roan Inish is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 97 ratings.

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