The Secret of Kells
2009, English. Directed by Tomm Moore.
Turn the darkness into light
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tomm MooreDirector
- Evan McGuireBrendan (voice)
- Christen MooneyAisling (voice)
- Brendan GleesonAbbot Cellach (voice)
- Mick LallyAidan (voice)
- Liam HouricanBrother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
- Paul TylakBrother Assoua (voice)
- Michael McGrathAdult Brendan (voice)
- Paul YoungBrother Square (voice)
- Nora TwomeyAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
- Alli McCannAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
- Clair FunchionAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
- Conor O'HalloranAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Details
- Released
- 9 February 2009
- Country
- Ireland, France, Belgium
- Written by
- Fabrice Ziolkowski
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $1.8M
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The Secret of Kells: quick answers
What comes after The Secret of Kells?
Next in the series: Song of the Sea (2014) and Wolfwalkers (2020).
Is The Secret of Kells worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 837 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Secret of Kells have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret of Kells. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret of Kells parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret of Kells is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of Kells on?
The Secret of Kells isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of Kells?
If you liked The Secret of Kells, try Song of the Sea, The Princess and the Goblin, A Tooth Fairy Tale.
Who directed The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells (2009) was directed by Tomm Moore and stars Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson.