List of popular movies from Ireland, listed by popularity with movie trailers when available. All prominent movies shot in Ireland are included. This list of famous films made in Ireland includes additional information about the movies, such as who directed them and what genre they are. Any top rated movies made in Ireland should appear on this list, with the most well-known ones at the top. The most popular cinema of Ireland is included below, so if you see a movie that's missing then it probably isn't very well-known.
Examples of movies on this list include Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Princess Bride, and more. If you've ever wondered what movies were shot in Ireland, find out here!
1Enemy at the Gates
Rachel Weisz, Jude LawReleased: 2001
Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Enemy at the Gates is a 2001 film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. The film's title is taken... more on Wikipedia2
Braveheart
Mel Gibson, Sophie MarceauReleased: 1995
Directed by: Mel Gibson
Braveheart is a 1995 epic historical medieval war drama film directed by and starring Mel... more on Wikipedia3
Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks, Matt DamonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American epic drama war film directed by Steven Spielberg. Set... more on Wikipedia4
The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin WrightReleased: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
The Princess Bride is a 1987 American romantic comedy fantasy adventure film directed and... more on Wikipedia5
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 2015
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2015 American epic space opera film directed by J. J.... more on Wikipedia6
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2009
Directed by: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 fantasy film directed by David Yates and... more on Wikipedia![Ella Enchanted]()
7Ella Enchanted
Anne Hathaway, Heidi KlumReleased: 2004
Directed by: Tommy O'Haver
Ella Enchanted is a 2004 British–American–Irish fantasy romantic comedy film loosely based on... more on Wikipedia![Around the World in 80 Days]()
8Around the World in 80 Days
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maggie QReleased: 2004
Directed by: Frank Coraci
Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 American adventure comedy film based on Jules Verne's... more on Wikipedia![King Arthur]()
9King Arthur
Keira Knightley, Clive OwenReleased: 2004
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
King Arthur is a 2004 action adventure film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David... more on Wikipedia10
The Crying Game
Forest Whitaker, Jim BroadbentReleased: 1992
Directed by: Neil Jordan
The Crying Game is a 1992 British psychological thriller drama film written and directed by... more on Wikipedia11
Snow White and the Huntsman
Charlize Theron, Kristen StewartReleased: 2012
Directed by: Rupert Sanders
Snow White and the Huntsman is a 2012 American dark fantasy action film based on the German... more on Wikipedia![The Count of Monte Cristo]()
12The Count of Monte Cristo
Henry Cavill, Jim CaviezelReleased: 2002
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
The Count of Monte Cristo is a 2002 adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The film is an... more on Wikipedia![Bridget Jones's Diary]()
13Bridget Jones's Diary
Renée Zellweger, Hugh GrantReleased: 2001
Directed by: Sharon Maguire
Bridget Jones's Diary is a 2001 British romantic comedy film directed by Sharon Maguire. It is... more on Wikipedia![The Quiet Man]()
14The Quiet Man
John Wayne, Maureen O'HaraReleased: 1952
Directed by: John Ford
The Quiet Man is a 1952 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Ford. It stars... more on Wikipedia![The Land Before Time]()
15The Land Before Time
Diana Ross, Frank WelkerReleased: 1988
Directed by: Don Bluth
The Land Before Time is a 1988 American-Irish animated adventure drama film directed and... more on Wikipedia![8.5 Hours]()
168.5 Hours
Tom O'Sullivan, Victor BurkeReleased: 2010
Directed by: Brian Lally
8.5 Hours is a 2008 Irish film written and directed by Brian Lally. The film tells the story... more on Wikipedia![All Dogs Go to Heaven]()
17All Dogs Go to Heaven
Loni Anderson, Dom DeLuiseReleased: 1989
Directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan Kuenster
All Dogs Go to Heaven is a 1989 AmericanIrish animated musical adventure comedy film directed... more on Wikipedia![Black 47]()
18Black 47
Hugo Weaving, James FrechevilleReleased: 2018
Directed by: Lance Daly
Black 47 is a 2018 drama directed by Lance Daly, based on the Irish short film An Ranger.... more on Wikipedia![Michael Collins]()
19Michael Collins
Julia Roberts, Liam NeesonReleased: 1996
Directed by: Neil Jordan
Michael Collins is a 1996 historical biopic written and directed by Neil Jordan and starring... more on Wikipedia![In Bruges]()
20In Bruges
Colin Farrell, Ralph FiennesReleased: 2008
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
In Bruges is a 2008 British-American comedy film written and directed by Martin McDonagh. The... more on Wikipedia![Reign of Fire]()
21Reign of Fire
Christian Bale, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2002
Directed by: Rob Bowman
Reign of Fire is a 2002 post-apocalyptic action fantasy film directed by Rob Bowman and... more on Wikipedia![Rock-a-Doodle]()
22Rock-a-Doodle
Christopher Plummer, Glen CampbellReleased: 1992
Directed by: Don Bluth
Rock-a-Doodle is a 1991 British live-action animated musical comedy fantasy film loosely based... more on Wikipedia23
Sing Street
Aidan Gillen, Jack ReynorReleased: 2016
Directed by: John Carney
Sing Street is a 2016 musical coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by John Carney. A boy... more on Wikipedia24
Marley & Me
Owen Wilson, Jennifer AnistonReleased: 2008
Directed by: David Frankel
Marley & Me is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel, based on the... more on Wikipedia![A Ferret Called Mickey]()
25A Ferret Called Mickey is a 2003 Irish short film directed by Barry Dignam about a father who... more on WikipediaA Ferret Called Mickey
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