Waking Ned Devine (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Waking Ned Devine is a 1998 comedy directed by Kirk Jones, starring Ian Bannen. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $55.3 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2000. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Kirk Jones
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Waking Ned Devine About?
The premise of Waking Ned Devine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small Irish village is thrown into chaos when it’s revealed that one of its residents has won a substantial lottery prize. Two friends discover the winner has passed away, prompting them to devise a mischievous plan to impersonate the deceased and claim the winnings for the entire village. Their audacious scheme quickly spirals into a comedic whirlwind of mistaken identities, close calls, and hilarious misunderstandings as they try to outwit the authorities and share the unexpected fortune.
Waking Ned Devine Themes & Keywords
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- phone booth struck by a van
- van
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- motorized wheelchair
- lottery winner
- farce comedy
- irish village
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- wake
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- priest
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- friendship
- wheelchair
- identity swap
- corpse
- helicopter
- toast
- ireland
- fatherhood
- old man
- skinny dipping
- impostor
Where to Watch Waking Ned Devine
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Waking Ned Devine Cast
Ian Bannen stars in Waking Ned Devine. Directed by Kirk Jones.
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Director Kirk Jones
Waking Ned Devine Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Waking Ned Devine 71 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Waking Ned Devine Plot Summary
What happens in Waking Ned Devine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the picturesque yet remote village of Tullymore, nestled in the heart of Ireland, an extraordinary event takes place that sends ripples of excitement through the community: someone has struck it rich, winning a staggering sum of several million in the National Lottery. In this quaint and close-knit traditional Irish setting, where everyone knows each other’s business, the identity of the fortunate winner remains shrouded in mystery. Enter the clever and cunning Jackie O’Shea, portrayed by the talented Ian Bannen, who embarks on a thrilling quest to unearth the winner through astute deduction. His plan involves hosting an extravagant chicken dinner, not only to foster camaraderie among the townsfolk but also to curry favor with potential Lottery winners, all in hopes of sharing a slice of the newfound wealth.
Full summary
The whole story of Waking Ned Devine, scene by scene
Waking Ned Devine Box Office
Waking Ned Devine grossed $55.3 million worldwide. $24.8 million came from the US and Canada and $30.5 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$55.3M
- US & Canada
- $24.8M
- International
- $30.5M
Waking Ned Devine Awards & Nominations
Waking Ned Devine earned 3 award nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2000. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Actor Awards (SAG) 1999.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Kirk Jones
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1999 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – David Kelly
Waking Ned Devine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Waking Ned Devine.
How Well Do You Know Waking Ned Devine?
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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Cars in Waking Ned Devine
7 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford Mondeo MkII and the MZ ETZ 251.
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1986 Ford Escort MkIV Minor role -
1991 Ford Transit MkIII Minor role
Waking Ned Devine Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Lang lebe Ned Devine” and “Vieilles Canailles”.
- Also known as
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- Lang lebe Ned Devine
- Vieilles Canailles
- Lang lebe Ned Devine!
- Ned Devine'i diriltmek
- Svegliati Ned
- À la santé de Ned
- Lottózsonglőrök
- Despertando a Ned
- להעיר את נד
- A Fortuna de Ned
- Despertant en Ned
- Martwy farciarz
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- Lottovoittaja Ned
- 乐翻天
- 웨이킹 네드
- Сюрприз старины Неда
- Lottomiljonären
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Two Lottery Tickets, Death at a Funeral and Lottery Ticket.
Waking Ned Devine FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Waking Ned Devine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Waking Ned Devine?
Waking Ned Devine runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Waking Ned Devine released?
Waking Ned Devine was released on November 20, 1998.
Who directed Waking Ned Devine?
Waking Ned Devine was directed by Kirk Jones.
More films by Kirk Jones Who is in the cast of Waking Ned Devine?
Waking Ned Devine stars Ian Bannen.
Where can I watch Waking Ned Devine?
In the US, Waking Ned Devine is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Waking Ned Devine make at the box office?
Waking Ned Devine grossed $55.3 million worldwide ($24.8 million domestic, $30.5 million international).
How is Waking Ned Devine rated?
Waking Ned Devine has 71 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Waking Ned Devine nominated for any awards?
Waking Ned Devine received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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