The Secret of Roan Inish(1994)
Between land and sea there is a place where myths are real.
The Secret of Roan Inish Synopsis
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.
The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) is a adventure, fantasy, family and drama film directed by John Sayles, released on May 14, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally and John Lynch. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sayles
- Writers:
- John Sayles, Rosalie K. Fry
- Producers:
- Sarah Green, Maggie Renzi
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell Wexler
- Composer:
- Mason Daring
- Production:
- Jones Entertainment Group, Skerry Movies, Peter Newman Productions, First Look Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Budget:
- $5,700,000
- Revenue:
- $6,160,000
- Status:
- Released
The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) Trailer
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The Secret of Roan Inish Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jeni Courtney
Jeni Courtney
as Fiona
- Eileen Colgan
Eileen Colgan
as Tess
Mick Lally
as Hugh
John Lynch
as Tadhg
- Pat Slowey
Pat Slowey
as Priest
Dave Duffy
as Jim
Declan Hannigan
as Oldest brother
- Richard Sheridan
Richard Sheridan
as Eamon
- Micheal MacCarthaigh
Micheal MacCarthaigh
as Schoolmaster
Fergal McElherron
as Sean Michael
Brendan Conroy
as Flynn
Frankie McCafferty
as Tim
Key crew
Directed by John Sayles, written by John Sayles and Rosalie K. Fry, produced by Sarah Green and Maggie Renzi.
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The Secret of Roan Inish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 100 ratings.
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The Secret of Roan Inish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of Roan Inish online?
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The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Secret of Roan Inish?
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The main cast of The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) includes Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch and Pat Slowey. The film was directed by John Sayles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret of Roan Inish released?
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The Secret of Roan Inish was released on May 14, 1994 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Secret of Roan Inish worth watching?
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The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 100 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Secret of Roan Inish?
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