Song of the Sea (2014)
A whimsical, melancholy journey unfolds as a seal child and brother navigate a magical world to find home.
The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
How intense is Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What Song of the Sea feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingmelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Song of the Sea
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Song of the Sea for you?
Is Song of the Sea scary?
Only a little. Song of the Sea has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Song of the Sea gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Song of the Sea sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Song of the Sea OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Song of the Sea have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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