300 (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2007, 300 is an action, adventure and war film directed by Zack Snyder, running about 117 minutes. “Spartans, prepare for glory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.
Who’s in it. 300 stars Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, Lena Headey as Gorgo, Dominic West as Theron and David Wenham as Dilios, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 300 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $456.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 300 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 300 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 300 (2007)?
- In US, 300 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 300 worth watching?
- 300 holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 300?
- 300 stars Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham and Vincent Regan.
- When was 300 released?
- 300 was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.