RTÉ and TG4 Highlight 55 Irish Films, Documentaries and Short Features Available to Stream Free

RTÉ has published a curated list of 55 Irish film classics, documentaries, short films and contemporary productions that viewers can watch free of charge through the RTÉ Player and TG4 Player. The selection spans multiple decades of Irish filmmaking and includes internationally acclaimed works, award-winning dramas, documentaries, Irish-language productions and Oscar-recognized films. Among the featured titles are well-known productions such as ‘My Left Foot’, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, ‘The Field’, ‘The Snapper’, ‘Breakfast on Pluto’, ‘Black 47’, ‘The Young Offenders’ and the Oscar-nominated Irish-language drama ‘An Cailín Ciúin’. The collection also highlights newer Irish cinema, including ‘Lakelands’, ‘Kathleen Is Here’, ‘That They May Face The Rising Sun’, ‘Tarrac’ and ‘All You Need Is Death’. Documentary offerings cover a wide range of social, cultural and historical subjects, including Mary Robinson, Katie Taylor, the campaign to repeal Ireland’s Eighth Amendment, rural Irish life, Buddhism in Beara and the impact of the Catholic Church on local communities. Several Irish-language productions are available through TG4 Player, such as ‘Arracht’, ‘Foscadh’, ‘Róise & Frank’ and ‘Song of Granite’. The list also includes acclaimed short films, notably Martin McDonagh’s Oscar-winning ‘Six Shooter’ and John Kelly’s Academy Award-nominated ‘Retirement Plan’. Overall, the article serves as a viewing guide designed to showcase the breadth and diversity of Irish cinema currently available for free streaming, featuring performances from leading Irish actors including Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson, Liam Neeson, Colm Meaney and others.