Man of Aran

Name: Man of Aran
Released: 1934-05-06
Rating: 7.277

7.3/10 (56)

·1934· 76 min

Director: Robert Flaherty

A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Cast

Colman 'Tiger' King

A Man of Aran

Maggie Dirrane

His Wife

Michael Dirrane

Their Son

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Pat Mullin of Aran

Shark Hunter

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Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh

Shark Hunter

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Patcheen Faherty

Shark Hunter

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Tommy O'Rourke

Shark Hunter

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Stephen Dirrane

Canoeman

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Pat McDonough

Canoeman

In brief

Man of Aran (1934) is a documentary, drama film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 56 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 16min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Man of Aran online?

Man of Aran is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Man of Aran?

Man of Aran runs 76 minutes (1h 16min).

What rating does Man of Aran have?

Man of Aran has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 56 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Man of Aran from?

Man of Aran was released in 1934.