Best Irish Movies

Last updated: July 23, 2025

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.

April 16, 2024 2024 NR (79 minutes)

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Angela's Christmas

age 6+

Enchanting, affecting holiday tale has mild suspense.

November 30, 2018 2018 NR (30 minutes)

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Angela's Christmas Wish

age 6+

Some emotional intensity in uplifting Ireland-set sequel.

December 1, 2020 2020 NR (47 minutes)

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Song of the Sea

age 7+

Beautiful Irish tale explores myths, sibling relationship.

December 19, 2014 2014 PG (93 minutes)

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Darby O'Gill and the Little People

age 8+

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

May 21, 1996 1996 G (93 minutes)

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Wolfwalkers

age 8+

Lush, lyrical Irish folktale has dark moments, peril.

November 13, 2020 2020 PG (100 minutes)

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The Quiet Man

age 9+

Old-fashioned charmer for the family.

September 14, 1952 1952 NR (129 minutes)

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The Secret of Kells

age 9+

Magical animated adventure is intense but beautiful.

March 19, 2010 2010 NR (75 minutes)

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A Shine of Rainbows

age 10+

Magical coming-of-age story is intensely emotional.

February 13, 2010 2010 PG (111 minutes)

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Waking Ned Devine

age 11+

Some funny parts, but kids may not be interested.

December 15, 1998 1998 PG (91 minutes)

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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.

December 16, 2022 2022 PG-13 (95 minutes)

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Aisha

age 13+

Poignant, relevant refugee drama references rape and murder.

May 10, 2024 2024 NR (94 minutes)

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Circle of Friends

age 13+

Sweet Irish romantic drama has adult themes, sexual content.

April 7, 1995 1995 PG-13 (103 minutes)

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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.

August 9, 2024 2024 NR (100 minutes)

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Four Letters of Love movie poster: Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Gabriel Byrne feature above Ann Skelly and Fionn O'Shea on a beach

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Four Letters of Love

age 13+

Bright performances and dark moments in Irish adaptation.

July 25, 2025 2025 NR (125 minutes)

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Once

age 13+

Sweet, romantic musical hits all the right notes.

May 16, 2007 2007 R (85 minutes)

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Sing Street

age 13+

Brilliant (if edgy) musical drama celebrates creativity.

April 15, 2016 2016 PG-13 (106 minutes)

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Small Things Like These movie poster: Cillian Murphy with a nun behind him

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Small Things Like These

age 13+

Understated Irish drama looks at abuse within the Church.

November 8, 2024 2024 PG-13 (98 minutes)

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Belfast

age 14+

Drama set in 1960s Northern Ireland has violence, language.

November 12, 2021 2021 PG-13 (97 minutes)

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Brooklyn

age 14+

Poignant immigration drama is romantic, thought-provoking.

November 4, 2015 2015 PG-13 (111 minutes)

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