The Mighty Celt (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, The Mighty Celt is a drama film directed by Pearse Elliott, running about 82 minutes. “Life begins out of the traps.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Donal is a 14-year old who develops a passion for greyhound racing. He works in a kennel, which is owned by Good Joe. Good Joe promises Donal ownership of Donal's favorite greyhound, The Mighty Celt, if the animal wins three races in a row. Meanwhile, Donal's mother, Kate, must adjust her life when O, a man from her past, returns. The political climate of Ireland serves as the backdrop of this story.
Who’s in it. The Mighty Celt stars Ken Stott as Good Joe, Gillian Anderson as Kate, Robert Carlyle as O and Sean McGinley as I'm A Cripple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Mighty Celt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mighty Celt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mighty Celt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mighty Celt (2005)?
- In US, The Mighty Celt is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mighty Celt worth watching?
- The Mighty Celt holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mighty Celt?
- The Mighty Celt stars Ken Stott, Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle, Sean McGinley and Tyrone McKenna.
- When was The Mighty Celt released?
- The Mighty Celt was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.