Song of the Sea
2014, English. Directed by Tomm Moore.
Let the song of the sea sway your heart...
The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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8.0/10 from 1,654 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Song of the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Tomm MooreDirector
- David RawleBen (voice)
- Brendan GleesonConor / Mac Lir (voice)
- Lisa HanniganBronach (voice)
- Fionnula FlanaganGranny / Macha (voice)
- Lucy O'ConnellSaoirse (voice)
- Jon KennyFerry Dan / The Great Seanachaí (voice)
- Pat ShorttLug (voice)
- Colm Ó'SnodaighMossy (voice)
- Liam HouricanSpud / Bus Driver (voice)
- Kevin SwierszczYoung Ben (voice)
- Will CollinsAdditional Voices (voice)
- Paul YoungAdditional Voices (voice)
Details
- Released
- 23 June 2014
- Country
- Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Will Collins, Tomm Moore
- Box office
- $858K
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Song of the Sea: quick answers
What should I watch before Song of the Sea?
Watch The Secret of Kells (2009) first.
What comes after Song of the Sea?
Next in the series: Wolfwalkers (2020).
Is Song of the Sea worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 1,654 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Song of the Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Song of the Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Song of the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Song of the Sea is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Song of the Sea on?
Song of the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Song of the Sea?
If you liked Song of the Sea, try The Secret of Kells, The Little Mermaid, Riverdance: The Animated Adventure.
Who directed Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea (2014) was directed by Tomm Moore and stars David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan.