Skellig(2009)
A Magical Story of an Unlikely Friendship.
Skellig Synopsis
An ordinary boy named Michael is going through some extraordinary changes in his life. His family has just moved into an unfamiliar house, and his brand new baby sister has fallen ill. One day, while cleaning out the garden shed, he stumbles across something mysterious, a strange creature huddled in the corner; weak of body but strong of will. This is Skellig.
Skellig (2009) is a drama, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Annabel Jankel, released on April 27, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Tim Roth, Bill Milner, Skye Bennett and John Simm. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Annabel Jankel
- Writers:
- Irena Brignull, David Almond
- Producers:
- Annabel Jankel, Nick Hirschkorn, Daisy Allsop
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Lawes
- Composer:
- Stephen Warbeck
- Production:
- Feel Films, Taking a Line for a Walk Productions
- Status:
- Released
Skellig (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Skellig before you stream it.
Skellig Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Roth
as Skellig
Bill Milner
as Michael
Skye Bennett
as Mina
John Simm
as Dave
Kelly Macdonald
as Louise
Navin Chowdhry
as Mr. Watson
Alexander Armstrong
as Mr. Hunt
Edna Doré
as Grace
- Jermain Allen
Jermain Allen
as Leakey
Eros Vlahos
as Coot
- Nickie Rainsford
Nickie Rainsford
as Mina's Mother
Tameka Empson
as Nurse #1
Key crew
Directed by Annabel Jankel, written by Irena Brignull and David Almond, produced by Annabel Jankel, Nick Hirschkorn and Daisy Allsop.
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Skellig Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 38 ratings.
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Skellig – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skellig online?
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Skellig (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Skellig?
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The main cast of Skellig (2009) includes Tim Roth, Bill Milner, Skye Bennett, John Simm and Kelly Macdonald. The film was directed by Annabel Jankel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skellig released?
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Skellig was released on April 27, 2009 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Skellig worth watching?
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Skellig (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Skellig?
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Yes. The official Skellig trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.