Ondine (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Ondine is a drama and romance film directed by Neil Jordan, running about 111 minutes. “The truth is not what you know. It's what you believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the coast of Cork, Syracuse is a divorced fisherman who has stopped drinking. His precocious daughter Annie has failing kidneys. One day, he finds a nearly-drowned young woman in his net; she calls herself Ondine and wants no one to see her. He puts her up in an isolated cottage that was his mother's. Annie discovers Ondine's presence and believes she is a selkie, a seal that turns human while on land. Syracuse is afraid to hope again.
Who’s in it. Ondine stars Colin Farrell as Syracuse, Alicja Bachleda-Curuś as Ondine, Dervla Kirwan as Maura and Alison Barry as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Ondine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ondine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ondine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ondine (2009)?
- In US, Ondine is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ondine worth watching?
- Ondine holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ondine?
- Ondine stars Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda-Curuś, Dervla Kirwan, Alison Barry and Marion O'Dwyer.
- When was Ondine released?
- Ondine was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.