Waking Ned Devine (1998)
PG 08 Jan 1999 • Comedy • 1h 31m
The lucky winner of the national lottery is Ned Devine, so taken by his good fortune that he now can't be waked, because he died from the shock of it! News of the win spread quickly in the scenic little Irish village of Tully More, but not the secret news of Ned's demise. With lottery officials closing in to confirm the prize claimed by the deceased Devine, Ned's closest friends scheme to keep the prize money close to home, in memory of Ned of course! But as the plot twists humorously, they learn it is hard is to keep such a secret in a small town.
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Language:
English, Latin, Irish Gaelic
Awards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award9 wins & 8 nominations total
Country:
United Kingdom, Ireland, France, United States
Metacritic Score:
71
DVD Release Date:
01 Mar 2013
Box Office Total:
$24,792,251