The Secret of Kells
Recommended from age 8. Violent Viking attack and the dark monster Crom Cruach.
Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.
Good to know
- Scary scenes
- Frightening villains, monsters, transformations or jump scares.
- Fighting or violence
- Punches, weapons, injuries; slapstick barely counts.
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UK
Included with subscription: Studiocanal Presents
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US
Free (with ads): Kanopy
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Spain
Included with subscription: Filmin · Prime Video
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Availability as of 17 October 2026. Data from JustWatch.
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What it’s about
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?
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
If your child is sensitive
If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.
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