Spirited Away vs The Secret of Kells
Spirited Away has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for The Secret of Kells). The Secret of Kells is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 2h 5m. Spirited Away is the older of the two (2001 against 2009). Both are animation, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Spirited Away | The Secret of Kells | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 1h 18m |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Fantasy | Animation, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki | Nora Twomey, Tomm Moore |
| Main cast | Miyu Irino, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Ken Yasuda, Rumi Hiiragi | Brendan Gleeson, Liam Hourican, Paul Young, Paul Tylak, Nora Twomey |
Synopsis
Spirited Away
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
The Secret of Kells
Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?
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