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Skellig

2009 · 1h 44m · Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie · United Kingdom · Rated PG (US)

A Magical Story of an Unlikely Friendship.

An ordinary boy named Michael is going through some extraordinary changes in his life. His family has just moved into an unfamiliar house, and his brand new baby sister has fallen ill. One day, while cleaning out the garden shed, he stumbles across something mysterious, a strange creature huddled in the corner; weak of body but strong of will. This is Skellig.

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Tim Roth, Bill Milner, Skye Bennett, John Simm

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in United Kingdom.

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Amazon Video: available in 1 country

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angelbased on novel or bookbirdbrother sister relationshipcoming of agefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipteenagerwoman director

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