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?
The Secret of Kells (2009) is a animation, family and fantasy film directed by Tomm Moore, released on February 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson and Mick Lally. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 816 ratings.
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Evan McGuire
as Brendan (voice)
Christen Mooney
as Aisling (voice)
Brendan Gleeson
as Abbot Cellach (voice)
Mick Lally
as Aidan (voice)
Liam Hourican
as Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
Paul Tylak
as Brother Assoua (voice)
Michael McGrath
as Adult Brendan (voice)
Paul Young
as Brother Square (voice)
Nora Twomey
as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Alli McCann
as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Clair Funchion
as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Conor O'Halloran
as Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Directed by Tomm Moore, written by Fabrice Ziolkowski and Fabrice Ziolkowski, produced by Viviane Vanfleteren, Didier Brunner and Paul Young.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 816 ratings.
The film is a historical fantasy inspired by the origins of the Book of Kells, a Latin manuscript of the four Gospels adorned with beautiful illustrations. It introduces viewers to a religious and artistic legacy within the context of the Catholic Church. The narrative centers on the character Brendan and his role in completing the sacred manuscript. Visually, the film is striking, with unique animation, ornate…
Reviewed on September 12, 2025
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The Secret of Kells (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Secret of Kells (2009) includes Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally and Liam Hourican. The film was directed by Tomm Moore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Secret of Kells was released on February 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 19m.
The Secret of Kells (2009) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 816 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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