Man of Aran (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1934, Man of Aran is a drama and documentary film directed by Robert Flaherty, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.
Who’s in it. Man of Aran stars Colman 'Tiger' King as A Man of Aran, Maggie Dirrane as His Wife and Michael Dirrane as Their Son.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Man of Aran has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Aran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Aran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man of Aran (1934)?
- In US, Man of Aran is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man of Aran worth watching?
- Man of Aran holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man of Aran?
- Man of Aran stars Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane and Michael Dirrane.
- When was Man of Aran released?
- Man of Aran was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.