Knocknagow (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1918, Knocknagow is a drama and crime film directed by Fred O'Donovan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The agent of an absentee landlord resorts to underhand means in order to evict tenants from land that could be more profitably used for cattle. Adapted from the 1879 novel of the same name.
Who’s in it. Knocknagow stars Brian Magowan as Mat Donovan / Mat the Thrasher, Fred O'Donovan as Arthur O'Connor, Kathleen Murphy as Norah Lahy and Arthur Shields as Phil Lahy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Knocknagow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knocknagow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knocknagow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knocknagow (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Knocknagow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Knocknagow worth watching?
- Knocknagow holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knocknagow?
- Knocknagow stars Brian Magowan, Fred O'Donovan, Kathleen Murphy, Arthur Shields and J.M. Carre.
- When was Knocknagow released?
- Knocknagow was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.