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Song of Granite

5.920171h 44mMovieDrama

The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he…

DirectorPat Collins
WritersPat Collins·Sharon Whooley
ProducersAlan Maher·Jessie Fisk

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Pat Collins

MFMacdara Ó Fátharta
Macdara Ó Fátharta
Joe (60s)
MC
Mícheál Ó Confhaola
Joe (40s)
JC
Jaren Cerf
Rosie
PC
Pól Ó Ceannabháín
Pádraig Ó hÉanaí
CSColm Seoighe
Colm Seoighe
Young Joe
KCKate Nic Chonaonaigh
Kate Nic Chonaonaigh
Maire
MC
Mairéad Conneely
Béib Ní hÉanaí
JÓ
Jack Ó'Domhnaill
Young Darach
PCPeadar Cox
Peadar Cox
Darach
MAMarcelo Arroyo
Marcelo Arroyo
Mario
PO
Peadar O'Treasaigh
Storyteller
DRDavid Ryan
David Ryan
English Music Journalist

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Song of Granite — streaming FAQ

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Song of Granite isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is Song of Granite on Netflix?

No, Song of Granite is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Song of Granite isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Song of Granite for free?

Song of Granite isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Song of Granite based on a true story?

Yes — Song of Granite is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).