8.3 Score

2009 • 1h 18min • Not Rated • Fantasy, Animation, Family

The Secret of Kells

"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?

IMDb 7.5

RT 90%

MC 81

Writer

Fabrice Ziolkowski

Composer

Bruno Coulais

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Evan McGuire

Brendan (voice)

Christen Mooney

Aisling (voice)

Brendan Gleeson

Abbot Cellach (voice)

Mick Lally

Aidan (voice)

Liam Hourican

Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)

Paul Tylak

Brother Assoua (voice)

Michael McGrath

Adult Brendan (voice)

Paul Young

Brother Square (voice)

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