The Secret of Kells

2009 79 min ★ 7.4 Animation, Family, Fantasy

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?

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Cast

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)

Nora Twomey

Additional Voices and Walla (voice)

Alli McCann

Additional Voices and Walla (voice)

Details

Director

Tomm Moore

Screenplay

Fabrice Ziolkowski

Tagline

"Turn the darkness into light"

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$8,000,000

Revenue

$1,803,412

Production

Cartoon Saloon, Gébéka Films, Les Armateurs, Vivi Film, France 2 Cinéma, Celluloid Dreams, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Reviews

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Alunauwie

September 12, 2025

★ 8/10

The film is a historical fantasy inspired by the origins of the Book of Kells, a Latin manuscript of the four Gospels adorned with beautiful illustrations. It introduces viewers to a religious and artistic legacy within the context of the Catholic Church. The narrative centers on the character Brendan and his role in completing the sacred manuscript. Visually, the film is striking, with unique ...