Movie

The Secret of Roan Inish

“Between land and sea there is a place where myths are real.”

★ 6.7(98)19941h 43m

The Secret of Roan Inish is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Sayles
Release date: 1994-05-14
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $6,160,000
Budget: $5,700,000
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Jones Entertainment Group

The Secret of Roan Inish — trailer

About The Secret of Roan Inish

The Secret of Roan Inish is a 1994 movie in the Adventure, Fantasy and Family genres, directed by John Sayles, starring Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan and Mick Lally. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 98 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Secret of Roan Inish in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ten-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland. She soon learns the local legend that an ancestor of hers married a Selkie – a seal who can turn into a human. Years earlier, her baby brother was washed out to sea and never seen again, so when Fiona spies a naked little boy on the abandoned Isle of Roan Inish, she is compelled to investigate.

Cast

Jeni Courtney

Fiona

Eileen Colgan

Tess

Mick Lally

Hugh

John Lynch

Tadhg

Pat Slowey

Priest

Dave Duffy

Jim

Declan Hannigan

Oldest brother

Richard Sheridan

Eamon

Micheal MacCarthaigh

Schoolmaster

Fergal McElherron

Sean Michael

Brendan Conroy

Flynn

Frankie McCafferty

Tim

Themes & keywords

seaislandlegendfamily historyfamily relationshipsseagullirelandstorytellingseal (animal)seaweedtalking to animalsfishing boatlost at sealost sonselkie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Secret of Roan Inish in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Secret of Roan Inish on Starz Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Secret of Roan Inish on Netflix?+

The Secret of Roan Inish is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel.

How long is The Secret of Roan Inish?+

The Secret of Roan Inish has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Secret of Roan Inish?+

The Secret of Roan Inish stars Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch and Pat Slowey.

When did The Secret of Roan Inish come out?+

The Secret of Roan Inish is a 1994 movie directed by John Sayles.

What genre is The Secret of Roan Inish?+

The Secret of Roan Inish is Adventure, Fantasy, Family and Drama film.

Who directed The Secret of Roan Inish?+

The Secret of Roan Inish was directed by John Sayles.