O'Donoghue's Opera (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, O'Donoghue's Opera is a comedy film directed by Kevin Sheldon, running about 37 minutes.
What it’s about. O'Donoghue's Opera is an Irish film starring Ronnie Drew and his bandmates in The Dubliners. The film is a mock opera, based on the ballad "The Night That Larry Was Stretched". It was shot in 1965, but was left uncompleted after the film's production ran into financial difficulties. In 1996 filmmaker Sé Merry Doyle of Loopline film oversaw its restoration, and it was first shown at the Dublin Film Festival in the late 1990s
Who’s in it. O'Donoghue's Opera stars Ronnie Drew as Larry, Seamus Ennis, Johnny Moynihan as himself and Ciáran Bourke as himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch O'Donoghue's Opera page.
If you liked it. Fans of O'Donoghue's Opera tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O'Donoghue's Opera (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for O'Donoghue's Opera change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in O'Donoghue's Opera?
- O'Donoghue's Opera stars Ronnie Drew, Seamus Ennis, Johnny Moynihan, Ciáran Bourke and Luke Kelly.
- When was O'Donoghue's Opera released?
- O'Donoghue's Opera was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 37 minutes.