Waking Ned
Seen it?1998 | 91 min | Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 18 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$55 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kirk Jones
- Ian BannenJackie O'Shea
- David KellyMichael O'Sullivan
- Fionnula FlanaganAnnie O'Shea
- Susan LynchMaggie O'Toole
- Brendan DempseyJim Kelly
- James NesbittPig Finn
- Paul VaughanNarrator (voice)
- Maura O'MalleyMrs. Kennedy
- Robert HickeyMaurice O'Toole
- Paddy WardBrendy O'Toole