The Secret of Kells (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Secret of Kells is a 2010 adventure fantasy film starring Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally and Evan McGuire. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide on a $8 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
English What Is The Secret of Kells About?
The premise of The Secret of Kells without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a time of encroaching darkness, a young monk named Brendan finds himself entrusted with a vital mission: to finish the legendary Book of Kells. Guided by the wise illuminator, Aidan, and accompanied by the mischievous fairy, Aisling, Brendan ventures on a dangerous journey. He must overcome his fears and embrace ancient Celtic magic to protect the precious manuscript and unlock the secrets hidden within the enchanted forest.
The Secret of Kells Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- monastery
- viking
- forest
- illuminated book
- magical realism
- ink
- wall
- barbarian
- abbot
- unfinished book
- fairy
- abbey
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- nature
- forest spirit
- monk
- disobedience
- rain
- blindness
- greatest fear
- title directed by female
- blinding light
- fairy tale
- underwater scene
- white cat
- shadow demon
- ghost girl
- 2d animation
- magical book
- irish animation
- secret
- young
- europe
- fairy tale fantasy
- quest adventure
- split screen
- quill pen
- feather
- wolf
- city wall
- scribe
- manuscript
- codex
- oubliette
- rascal
- theft
- vandalism
- fire
- father figure
- abuse
- iconography
The Secret of Kells Cast
Brendan Gleeson leads the cast, with Mick Lally and Evan McGuire.
The Secret of Kells Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Secret of Kells 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Secret of Kells Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret of Kells from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in 9th-century Ireland amidst the Viking expansion, the narrative centers around Brendan, a spirited and inquisitive boy residing in the close-knit Abbey of Kells. Under the supervision of his stern uncle, Abbot Cellach, Brendan is raised in a place dominated by Cellach’s obsession with fortifying the Abbey with an immense wall to fend off Viking incursions.
Full summary
The whole story of The Secret of Kells, scene by scene
The Secret of Kells Box Office & Budget
The Secret of Kells grossed $1.8 million worldwide on a $8 million budget, 23% of what it cost. $676,775 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
23% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $676.8K
- International
- $1.1M
- Budget
- $8M
The Secret of Kells Awards & Nominations
The Secret of Kells was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Annie Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Oscars 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film – Tomm Moore
The Secret of Kells Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Secret of Kells - Now on DVD [Official US Trailer]
How Well Do You Know The Secret of Kells?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main task that Abbot Cellach is focused on throughout the movie?
Cars in The Secret of Kells
1 car on screen: the 1953 GMC PD 4103.
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1953 GMC PD 4103 Minor role
The Secret of Kells Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “O Segredo de Kells” and “Brendan and the Secret of Kells”.
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- O Segredo de Kells
- Brendan and the Secret of Kells
- El secreto del libro de Kells
- Тайна Келлс
- Il Segreto di Kells
- Секрет Келсу
- Das Geheimnis von Kells
- Brendan et le secret de Kells
- ブレンダンとケルズの秘密
- סוד הספר של קלס
- 켈스의 비밀
- Brendam e o Mundo Secreto de Kells
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- Sekret księgi z Kells
- 凯尔经的秘密
- Brendan und das Geheimnis von Kells
- Brendan a tajemství Kellsu
- Brendan
- Het Geheim van Kells
- Brendan og hemmelighedernes bog
- הסוד של קלס
- Kells titka
- Таємниця абатства Келс
- Uma Viagem ao Mundo das Fábulas
- Büyülü Kitap
- El secret del llibre de Kells
- Тајна Келса
- راز کلز
- Тайната на Келската книга
- 凱爾斯的秘密
- El secreto de los Kells
- Таямніца Келза
- Bí Mật Của Kells
- Brendan a tajomstvo Kellsu
- Kelso abatijos paslaptis
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The Secret of Kells FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Secret of Kells, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Secret of Kells released?
The Secret of Kells was released on March 5, 2010.
Who is in the cast of The Secret of Kells?
The Secret of Kells stars Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally and Evan McGuire.
How much did The Secret of Kells make at the box office?
The Secret of Kells grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($676,775 domestic, $1.1 million international) on a budget of $8 million.
How is The Secret of Kells rated?
The Secret of Kells has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Was The Secret of Kells nominated for any awards?
The Secret of Kells received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Secret of Kells have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret of Kells has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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