Waking Ned (1998)
Movie 1h 31m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Dating from 1998, Waking Ned sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Kirk Jones. The cast includes James Nesbitt, Brendan Dempsey and Susan Lynch. The running time is 1h 31m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
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Cast & crew
- Kirk JonesDirector
- James Nesbittas Pig Finn
- Brendan Dempseyas Jim Kelly
- Susan Lynchas Maggie O'Toole
- Fionnula Flanaganas Annie O'Shea
- Ian Bannenas Jackie O'Shea
- David Kellyas Michael O'Sullivan
- Paul Vaughanas Narrator (voice)
- Maura O'Malleyas Mrs. Kennedy
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Questions about Waking Ned
- What genre is Waking Ned?
- Waking Ned is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in Waking Ned?
- James Nesbitt, Brendan Dempsey, Susan Lynch, Fionnula Flanagan, Ian Bannen appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Waking Ned?
- Kirk Jones directed Waking Ned.
- How long is Waking Ned?
- Waking Ned runs for 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- Is Waking Ned worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Waking Ned?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
