The Secret of Roan Inish
1994, English. Directed by John Sayles.
Between land and sea there is a place where myths are real.
Ten-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland. She soon learns the local legend that an ancestor of hers married a Selkie – a seal who can turn into a human. Years earlier, her baby brother was washed out to sea and never seen again, so when Fiona spies a naked little boy on the abandoned Isle of Roan Inish, she is compelled to investigate.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Secret of Roan Inish
The Secret of Roan Inish is streaming on Starz in India.
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Details
- Released
- 14 May 1994
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles
- Budget
- $5.7M
- Box office
- $6.2M
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What The Secret of Roan Inish is based on
The Secret of Roan Inish is based on Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry (1957) by Rosalie K. Fry.
1957
Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry
By Rosalie K. Fry
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The Secret of Roan Inish: quick answers
Is The Secret of Roan Inish worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Secret of Roan Inish have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret of Roan Inish. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret of Roan Inish parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret of Roan Inish is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of Roan Inish on?
The Secret of Roan Inish is streaming on Starz in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of Roan Inish?
If you liked The Secret of Roan Inish, try A Dog's Purpose, Big Fish, The Magic Faraway Tree.
Who directed The Secret of Roan Inish?
The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) was directed by John Sayles and stars Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally.
What is The Secret of Roan Inish based on?
The Secret of Roan Inish is based on Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry (1957) by Rosalie K. Fry.