The Secret of Roan Inish 1995

The Secret of Roan Inish

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The Secret of Roan Inish is a gentle fairy tale filled with optimism that's suitable for the whole family.

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Movie Info

Fiona (Jeni Courtney) is a young Irish girl with an unusual family history, including a long-missing baby brother. When she goes to live with her grandparents on the west coast of Ireland, Fiona hears stories about her ancestors, tales that involve mythical creatures called selkies who can shift from seal to human form. After Fiona ends up on the small island of Roan Inish, her family's ancestral home, she believes she may have found her little brother living by the sea.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    drama, kids and family
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Sayles
  • Producer:
    Maggie Renzi
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $82.6K
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Mick Lally
Hugh
Eileen Colgan
Tess
John Lynch
Tadhg
Jeni Courtney
Fiona
Richard Sheridan
Eamon
Cillian Byrne
Jamie
Pat Slowey
Priest
Dave Duffy
Jim
Declan Hannigan
Oldest brother
Fergal McElherron
Sean Michael
John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Peter Newman
Executive Producer
Maggie Renzi
Producer
John Sloss
Executive Producer
Mason Daring
Original Music
Haskell Wexler
Cinematographer
John Sayles
Film Editor
John Hubbard
Casting
Ros Hubbard
Casting
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Audience Reviews for The Secret of Roan Inish

  • Nov 07, 2014
    The (uninteresting & very much avoidable) Secret of Roan Inish
    familiar s Super Reviewer
  • Sep 25, 2012
    Very cute. It doesn't need to be grand to be effective.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 27, 2011
    Great children's movie. Great Irish folklore too.
    Sean G Super Reviewer
  • Dec 11, 2009
    A beautiful tale makes you want to believe in Magic.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
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