Movie·2009·1h 19m

The Secret of Kells

Turn the darkness into light

Directed By

Tomm Moore

Country

Ireland

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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?

Producer

Didier Brunner, Viviane Vanfleteren

Music

Bruno Coulais

Editor

Fabienne Alvarez-Giro

Themes

mythologyvikings (norsemen)barbarianunderwatertrappedsea monsterwoman directorirish folklore9th centuryceltic mythology

Production House

Vivi Film

Audience Score

74%

779 votes

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Perfection34%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

Evan McGuire

Brendan (voice)

Christen Mooney

Aisling (voice)

Brendan Gleeson

Abbot Cellach (voice)

Mick Lally

Aidan (voice)

Liam Hourican

Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)

Paul Tylak

Brother Assoua (voice)

Michael McGrath

Adult Brendan (voice)

Paul Young

Brother Square (voice)