Waking Ned
"How far would you go to win a fortune!"
Originally released in 1998. Waking Ned is a comedy film. directed by Kirk Jones.
Starring Ian Bannen, David Kelly, and Fionnula Flanagan
Synopsis
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (333 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$43.5M
14.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Ian Bannen
as Jackie O'Shea
David Kelly
as Michael O'Sullivan
Fionnula Flanagan
as Annie O'Shea
Susan Lynch
as Maggie O'Toole
Brendan Dempsey
as Jim Kelly
James Nesbitt
as Pig Finn
Paul Vaughan
as Narrator (voice)
Maura O'Malley
as Mrs. Kennedy
Robert Hickey
as Maurice O'Toole
Paddy Ward
as Brendy O'Toole
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $43,515,982
Production Companies
- Tomboy Films
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waking Ned about?
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
Who directed Waking Ned?
Waking Ned was directed by Kirk Jones.
How long is Waking Ned?
Waking Ned has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Waking Ned released?
Waking Ned was released on November 20, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waking Ned?
The main cast of Waking Ned includes Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch, Brendan Dempsey.
Is Waking Ned worth watching?
Waking Ned has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 333 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.