Tristan & Isolde (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2006, Tristan & Isolde is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Kevin Reynolds, running about 125 minutes. “Fighting countries can still love...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers.

Who’s in it. Tristan & Isolde stars James Franco as Tristan, Sophia Myles as Isolde, Rufus Sewell as Marke and David O'Hara as Donnchadh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tristan & Isolde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28M 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 Tristan & Isolde page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tristan & Isolde 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 Tristan & Isolde (2006)?
In US, Tristan & Isolde 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 Tristan & Isolde worth watching?
Tristan & Isolde holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tristan & Isolde?
Tristan & Isolde stars James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, David O'Hara and Mark Strong.
When was Tristan & Isolde released?
Tristan & Isolde was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.