Where to watch The Secret of Kells(2009)

Name: The Secret of Kells
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2009-02-09
Duration: 79 min
Cast: Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Liam Hourican

Movie · 2009 · 1h 19m · Animation, Family, Fantasy

In the United States, you can watch The Secret of Kells for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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The Secret of Kells plot summary

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?

Details

Release date: February 9, 2009
Runtime: 1h 19m
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Directed by: Tomm Moore
Country: Ireland, France, Belgium
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 · 826 votes

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Cast

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)

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Where can I watch The Secret of Kells?

In the United States, you can watch The Secret of Kells for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.