Best Irish Movies

Irish movies aren't all about leprechauns and rolling green hills (though they do pop up in some of the titles on this list). They're also about moving family dramas, serious political movements, and learning to cope with loss. For St. Patrick's Day or any day, take a virtual trip to the Land of Erin with these great films.

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Puffin Rock and the New Friends movie poster: Cartoon birds and an otter all behind an egg
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Puffin Rock and the New Friends

age 3+

Sweet Irish animation has teamwork, empathy, migrant theme.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Angela's Christmas

age 6+

Enchanting, affecting holiday tale has mild suspense.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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Angela's Christmas Wish

age 6+

Some emotional intensity in uplifting Ireland-set sequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Song of the Sea

age 7+

Beautiful Irish tale explores myths, sibling relationship.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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Darby O'Gill and the Little People

age 8+

'50s Disney tale set in Ireland has drinking, some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1996)
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The Secret of Roan Inish

age 8+

Gentle Irish folk tale of a young girl's island odyssey.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2000)
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Wolfwalkers

age 8+

Lush, lyrical Irish folktale has dark moments, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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The Quiet Man

age 9+

Old-fashioned charmer for the family.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1952)
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The Secret of Kells

age 9+

Magical animated adventure is intense but beautiful.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)
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Finding You

age 10+

Pleasant romance about self-discovery has some drinking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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Irish Wish

age 10+

Lightweight Ireland-set romcom has mild language, drinking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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A Shine of Rainbows

age 10+

Magical coming-of-age story is intensely emotional.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)
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Into the West

age 11+

Irish tearjerker with a hint of magic deals with loss.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1993)
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The Legend of Longwood

age 11+

Mythical horse adventure has some peril, spooky scenes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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Waking Ned Devine

age 11+

Some funny parts, but kids may not be interested.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1998)
The Quiet Girl movie poster: A young girl in a yellow dress runs through some woods
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The Quiet Girl

age 12+

Beautiful Irish drama has language, death, smoking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Aisha

age 13+

Poignant, relevant refugee drama references rape and murder.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Circle of Friends

age 13+

Sweet Irish romantic drama has adult themes, sexual content.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1995)
Dance First movie poster: Gabriel Byrne as Samuel Beckett stands with a green-blue background behind him.
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Dance First

age 13+

Samuel Beckett biopic has profound themes, lots of smoking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Once

age 13+

Sweet, romantic musical hits all the right notes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2007)