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The Secret of Kells (2009)

"Turn the darkness into light"

7.4/10 1h 18m Feb 09, 2009
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?

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Movie Details

Original Title The Secret of Kells
Original Language EN
Budget $8,000,000
Revenue $1,803,412
Status Released
Popularity 3.7

Cast

Evan McGuire
Evan McGuire
Brendan (voice)
Popularity: 0.0
Christen Mooney
Christen Mooney
Aisling (voice)
Popularity: 0.0
Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson
Abbot Cellach (voice)
Popularity: 2.5
Mick Lally
Mick Lally
Aidan (voice)
Popularity: 0.5
Liam Hourican
Liam Hourican
Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
Popularity: 0.1
Paul Tylak
Paul Tylak
Brother Assoua (voice)
Popularity: 0.5
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Michael McGrath
Adult Brendan (voice)
Popularity: 0.0
Paul Young
Paul Young
Brother Square (voice)
Popularity: 0.3
Nora Twomey
Nora Twomey
Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Popularity: 0.1
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Alli McCann
Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
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Clair Funchion
Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Popularity: 0.0
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Conor O'Halloran
Additional Voices and Walla (voice)

Key Crew

Producer Viviane Vanfleteren, Didier Brunner, Paul Young
Music Kila
Writer Fabrice Ziolkowski
Director Nora Twomey, Tomm Moore
Editor Fabienne Alvarez-Giro
Executive Producer James Flynn, Ivan Rouvreure
Screenplay Fabrice Ziolkowski

Production

Cartoon Saloon
IE
Gébéka Films
FR
Les Armateurs
FR
Vivi Film
BE
France 2 Cinéma
FR
Celluloid Dreams
FR

Videos & Trailers

The Secret of Kells - Now on DVD [Official US Trailer]
The Secret of Kells - Now on DVD [Official US Trailer]
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The Secret Of Kells - Promotional Trailer
The Secret Of Kells - Promotional Trailer
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Keywords

mythology vikings (norsemen) barbarian underwater trapped sea monster woman director irish folklore 9th century celtic mythology

Reviews from TMDB

Alunauwie 8/10
Sep 12, 2025

The film is a historical fantasy inspired by the origins of the Book of Kells, a Latin manuscript of the four Gospels adorned with beautiful illustrations. It introduces viewers to a religious and artistic legacy within the context of the Catholic Church. The narrative centers on the character Brend ... Read more

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Details
Release Date February 9, 2009
Runtime 1h 18m
Budget $8,000,000
Revenue $1,803,412
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 3.7
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