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Cast
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)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2009
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family, Fantasy
Votes803
DirectorTomm Moore
WritersFabrice Ziolkowski
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret of Kells
About The Secret of Kells
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?
Directed by Tomm Moore, The Secret of Kells leans on a strong ensemble — Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2009.
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