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Movie Info

Release Date: February 09, 2009
Runtime: 78 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Fantasy Family Animation
Budget: $8,000,000
Revenue: $1,803,412
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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90%
Tomatometer
81
81/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
771 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
40,685 votes
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The Secret of Kells

2009

"Unlock the magic hidden in every page."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Brendan and the Secret of Kells? 🇪🇸 ES: El secreto del libro de Kells? 🇫🇷 FR: Brendan et le secret de Kells? 🇩🇪 DE: Das Geheimnis von Kells? 🇵🇹 PT: O Segredo de Kells? All international titles (12) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2010 Oscars Best Animated Feature Film Tomm Moore

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 0/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $8,000,000
Revenue: $1,803,412
Profit -$-6,196,588
ROI -77.5% (0.2x)

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The Secret of Kells is directed by Tomm Moore .

Cast of The Secret of Kells

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Secret of Kells

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  • The animation style of The Secret of Kells was inspired by the intricate designs found in illuminated manuscripts, particularly the Book of Kells itself, which influenced the film's visual aesthetics.

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  • Evan McGuire, who voiced the character of Brendan, was only 12 years old during the film's production, which matched the age of his character in the story.

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  • The film features a unique blend of traditional hand-drawn animation and digital techniques, allowing for a distinctive visual style that sets it apart from other animated films of its time.

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  • The character of Aisling, a forest spirit, was designed to embody the duality of nature, representing both its beauty and its dangers, which is a recurring theme in the film.

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  • In one scene, a character's shadow is visible in a way that suggests the presence of a serpent, foreshadowing the challenges that Brendan will face later in the story.

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  • Brendan Gleeson, who voiced Brother Aidan, has a long history of collaborating with director Tomm Moore, contributing to the film's unique voice and narrative depth.

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