Skellig (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Skellig is a fantasy, drama and tv movie film directed by Annabel Jankel, running about 104 minutes. “A Magical Story of an Unlikely Friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ordinary boy named Michael is going through some extraordinary changes in his life. His family has just moved into an unfamiliar house, and his brand new baby sister has fallen ill. One day, while cleaning out the garden shed, he stumbles across something mysterious, a strange creature huddled in the corner; weak of body but strong of will. This is Skellig.
Who’s in it. Skellig stars Tim Roth as Skellig, Bill Milner as Michael, Skye Bennett as Mina and John Simm as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Skellig has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skellig page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skellig tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skellig (2009)?
- In US, Skellig is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Skellig worth watching?
- Skellig holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skellig?
- Skellig stars Tim Roth, Bill Milner, Skye Bennett, John Simm and Kelly Macdonald.
- When was Skellig released?
- Skellig was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.