Waking Ned (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1998, Waking Ned is a comedy film directed by Kirk Jones, running about 91 minutes. “How far would you go to win a fortune!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
Who’s in it. Waking Ned stars Ian Bannen as Jackie O'Shea, David Kelly as Michael O'Sullivan, Fionnula Flanagan as Annie O'Shea and Susan Lynch as Maggie O'Toole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Waking Ned has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waking Ned page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waking Ned tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waking Ned (1998)?
- In US, Waking Ned is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waking Ned worth watching?
- Waking Ned holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waking Ned?
- Waking Ned stars Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch and Brendan Dempsey.
- When was Waking Ned released?
- Waking Ned was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.