Waking Ned
“How far would you go to win a fortune!”
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
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Where is Waking Ned streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus |
About Waking Ned
Waking Ned is a 1998 English-language comedy film directed by Kirk Jones. The cast is led by Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Waking Ned was produced by Tomboy Films and Canal+ and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on November 20, 1998, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $44 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kirk Jones
- Writers
- Kirk Jones
- Release date
- November 20, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $44 million
- Production
- Tomboy Films, Canal+
Waking Ned cast & crew
Waking Ned was directed by Kirk Jones and written by Kirk Jones.
The cast features Ian Bannen as Jackie O'Shea, David Kelly as Michael O'Sullivan, Fionnula Flanagan as Annie O'Shea, Susan Lynch as Maggie O'Toole, Brendan Dempsey as Jim Kelly, and James Nesbitt as Pig Finn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shaun Davey, cinematography is by Henry Braham, and it was produced by Alexandre Heylen and Richard Holmes.
Is Waking Ned worth watching?
Waking Ned holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 345 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Waking Ned is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Waking Ned
Waking Ned isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Waking Ned
Ian Bannen
Jackie O'Shea
David Kelly
Michael O'Sullivan
Fionnula Flanagan
Annie O'Shea
Susan Lynch
Maggie O'Toole
Brendan Dempsey
Jim Kelly
James Nesbitt
Pig Finn
Paul Vaughan
Narrator (voice)
Maura O'Malley
Mrs. Kennedy
Robert Hickey
Maurice O'Toole
Paddy Ward
Brendy O'Toole
James Ryland
Dennis Fitzgerald
Fintan McKeown
Pat Mulligan
Waking Ned — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Waking Ned in United States?
Waking Ned is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Waking Ned in?
Waking Ned is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Irish, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Waking Ned?
Waking Ned runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Waking Ned rated?
Waking Ned is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 345 ratings.
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