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DRAMA . 2009 . 1h 28m . 6.0/10

The Eclipse_

"If there is life after death - love lives on"

Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.

Starring Ciarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Aidan Quinn
6.0/10
Rating
1h 28m
Runtime
2009
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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If there is life after death - love lives on

Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.

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Cast
Ciarán Hinds stars as Michael Farr in The Eclipse.
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Year context
The Eclipse was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has ...
The Eclipse is a Drama, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

CAST (10)

Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Michael Farr
Iben Hjejle
Iben Hjejle
Lena Morelle
Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
Nicholas Holden
Jim Norton
Jim Norton
Malachy
Éanna Hardwicke
Éanna Hardwicke
Thomas Farr
VS
Valerie Spelman
Jenny Sewell
BR
Billy Roche
Jim Belton
Donncha Crowley
Donncha Crowley
Writer
Casper Christensen
Casper Christensen
Writer
JL
Jean Law
Susan Holden

BOX OFFICE

$3.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
IE
Rating
6.0/10 (58 votes)
Budget
$3,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Eclipse about?
Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.
How long is The Eclipse?
The Eclipse has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Eclipse?
The cast of The Eclipse includes Ciarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Aidan Quinn, Jim Norton, Éanna Hardwicke.
What is the rating of The Eclipse?
The Eclipse has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 58 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Horror
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