Film

Waking Ned 1998

Directed by Kirk Jones

  • Comedy
  • 91 min
  • PG

Finally, a comedy that will make you feel like a million bucks.

When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.

Comedybeguilementvillagefake identitylotteryjackpotirelandlottery winner

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Comic, classical in form, effortless and contemporary.

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