Skellig (2009): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Skellig is a 2009 fantasy drama directed by Annabel Jankel, starring Tim Roth as Skellig, Bill Milner and Kelly Macdonald. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Annabel Jankel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Feel Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Skellig About?
The premise of Skellig without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Michael, an ordinary boy, finds his life upended after his family moves into a new house and his newborn sister falls gravely ill. While clearing the garden shed he discovers a frail, mysterious creature curled in a corner—Skellig. Though weak in body, the being has a fierce will. Their unlikely friendship becomes a journey of hope and healing.
Skellig Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- character name as title
- listening to someone's heartbeat
- listening to one's heartbeat
- listening to heart
- owl
- boy
- wings
- f rated
- fire
- therapy
- male bonding
- rascal
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- diving
- father son relationship
- public humiliation
- bare chested male
- teenager
- swimming pool
- speedo
- family relationships
- teenage boy
- heart trouble
- brother sister relationship
- 13 year old
- angel
- based on novel
Where to Watch Skellig
Stream it on Hoopla and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Skellig Cast & Characters
Tim Roth leads the cast as Skellig, with Bill Milner as Michael and Kelly Macdonald as Louise. Directed by Annabel Jankel; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Annabel Jankel
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Kelly Macdonald as Louise - John Simm as Dave
Also Starring in Skellig
· 12 more- Skye Bennett Mina
- Eros Vlahos Coot
- Jermain Allen Leakey
- Alexander Armstrong Mr. Hunt
- Edna Doré Grace
- Navin Chowdhry Mr. Watson
- Tameka Empson Nurse #1
- Keiron Self Suited Man
- Eirlys Bellin Nurse #3
- Lisa Zahra Nurse #2
- Caitlin Richards Surgeon
- Nickie Rainsford Mina's Mother
Skellig Plot Summary
What happens in Skellig from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Michael [Bill Milner] is a bright and observant 10-year-old who has just moved with his family into a new house. The move comes with a heavy cloud hanging over them: his newborn baby sister is facing a serious heart condition, and the family is trying to start over even as they hold their breath for her prognosis. At home, his mother Louise [Kelly Macdonald] does her best to keep things steady, while his father Dave [John Simm] wrestles with the practical and emotional pressures of a child in the balance and a family in flux. The household is permeated by quiet worry, but also by small, hopeful rituals as they navigate hospital visits and growing pains.
Full summary
The whole story of Skellig, scene by scene
Skellig Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Skellig.
How Well Do You Know Skellig?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the 10‑year‑old boy who discovers Skellig?
Cars in Skellig
7 cars on screen, including the 2002 Renault Laguna Sport Tourer 2 and the 2004 Ford Transit MkIV.
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2002 Renault Laguna Sport Tourer 2 Important role -
2004 Ford Transit MkIV Minor role -
2007 Renault Master Minor role -
Ford Focus Estate MkI Background role
Skellig Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Skellig: The Owl Man” and “Скелиг”.
- Also known as
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- Skellig: The Owl Man
- Скелиг
- Σκέλιγκ: Τα φτερά της φαντασίας
- Skellig. Człowiek-sowa
- Skelling: A Redenção
- Скеллиг
- 스켈리그, szárnyak és titkok
- 史凯力
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Movies Like Skellig
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Skymaster, Skelly and Skrallan, Ruskprick and Gurnard.
Skellig FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Skellig, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Skellig?
Skellig runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Skellig released?
Skellig was released on April 12, 2009.
Who directed Skellig?
Skellig was directed by Annabel Jankel.
More films by Annabel Jankel Who is in the cast of Skellig?
Skellig stars Tim Roth as Skellig, Bill Milner as Michael and Kelly Macdonald as Louise, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Skellig?
In the US, Skellig is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
Does Skellig have a post-credit scene?
No. Skellig has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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