The Eclipse(2009)
If there is life after death - love lives on
The Eclipse Synopsis
Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.
The Eclipse (2009) is a drama and horror film directed by Conor McPherson, released on April 24, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Ciarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Aidan Quinn and Jim Norton. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Conor McPherson
- Writers:
- Billy Roche, Conor McPherson, Billy Roche
- Producers:
- Robert Walpole
- Cinematographer:
- Ivan McCullough
- Production:
- Treasure Entertainment, RTÉ, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Irish Film Industry
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Eclipse (2009) Trailer
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The Eclipse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ciarán Hinds
as Michael Farr
Iben Hjejle
as Lena Morelle
Aidan Quinn
as Nicholas Holden
Jim Norton
as Malachy
Éanna Hardwicke
as Thomas Farr
- Valerie Spelman
Valerie Spelman
as Jenny Sewell
- Billy Roche
Billy Roche
as Jim Belton
Donncha Crowley
as Writer
Casper Christensen
as Writer
- Jean Law
Jean Law
as Susan Holden
Key crew
Directed by Conor McPherson, written by Billy Roche, Conor McPherson and Billy Roche, produced by Robert Walpole.
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The Eclipse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Eclipse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Eclipse online?
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The Eclipse (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Eclipse?
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The main cast of The Eclipse (2009) includes Ciarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Aidan Quinn, Jim Norton and Éanna Hardwicke. The film was directed by Conor McPherson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Eclipse released?
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The Eclipse was released on April 24, 2009 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Eclipse worth watching?
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The Eclipse (2009) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Eclipse?
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Yes. The official The Eclipse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.