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The Secret of Kells (2009)

Movie ★ 7.4 79 min

Animation Family Fantasy

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?

Fabrice Ziolkowski Writer Tomm Moore Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 9, 2009
Runtime
79 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$8.0M
Box office
$1.8M
IMDb
tt0485601
Language
Studio
Cartoon Saloon, Gébéka Films, Les Armateurs, Vivi Film

Themes

Cast

Evan McGuire Evan McGuire Brendan (voice) Christen Mooney Christen Mooney Aisling (voice) Brendan Gleeson Brendan Gleeson Abbot Cellach (voice) Mick Lally Mick Lally Aidan (voice) Liam Hourican Liam Hourican Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice) Paul Tylak Paul Tylak Brother Assoua (voice) Michael McGrath Adult Brendan (voice) Paul Young Paul Young Brother Square (voice) Nora Twomey Nora Twomey Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Alli McCann Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Clair Funchion Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Conor O'Halloran Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Gaelle Hersent Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Marie Thorhauge Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Sean Ono Lennon Sean Ono Lennon Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Jonas Hoffmann Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Fabian Erlinghäuser Additional Voices and Walla (voice) Kairen Waloch Additional Voices and Walla (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Secret of Kells about?
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?
Who directed The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells was directed by Tomm Moore.
Who stars in The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells stars Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally.
When was The Secret of Kells released?
The Secret of Kells is a 2009 animation, family, fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Secret of Kells?
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