Waking Ned
“Finally, a comedy that will make you feel like a million bucks.”
Synopsis
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Waking Ned Devine (1998) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-13
Top Cast
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Ian Bannen
Jackie O'Shea
David Kelly
Michael O'Sullivan
Fionnula Flanagan
Annie O'Shea
Susan Lynch
Maggie O'Toole
Brendan Dempsey
Jim Kelly
James Nesbitt
Pig Finn
Paul Vaughan
Narrator (voice)
Maura O'Malley
Mrs. Kennedy
Robert Hickey
Maurice O'Toole
Paddy Ward
Brendy O'Toole
James Ryland
Dennis Fitzgerald
Fintan McKeown
Pat Mulligan
Eileen Dromey
Lizzy Quinn
Kitty Fitzgerald
Kitty
Dermot Kerrigan
Father Patrick
Jimmy Keogh
Ned Devine
Matthew Devitt
Tom Toomey
Rennie Campbell
Rennie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.51x
+$40.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirk Jones
- Original Score
- Shaun Davey
- Original Title
- Waking Ned
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.5M
- Production Studios
- Tomboy Films, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Jones
Kirk Jones
Shaun Davey
Henry Braham
Alan Strachan
Glynis Murray, Richard Holmes, Alexandre Heylen
Department Leadership Roster
Glynis Murray
Producer
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Richard Holmes
Producer
Kirk Jones
Director
Alan Strachan
Editor
John Ebden
Production Design
Kirk Jones
Writer
Shaun Davey
Original Music Composer
Rosie Hackett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waking Ned
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Waking Ned?
The principal cast of Waking Ned includes Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch, Brendan Dempsey.
When was Waking Ned released and how long is it?
Waking Ned was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Waking Ned?
Waking Ned had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $43.5M at the worldwide box office (14.51 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Waking Ned?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waking Ned was composed by Shaun Davey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waking Ned?
Waking Ned holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).