Game of Thrones (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2011, Game of Thrones is a drama, mystery, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Winter Is Coming” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Who’s in it. Game of Thrones stars Peter Dinklage as Tyrion 'The Halfman' Lannister, Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister, Kit Harington as Jon Snow and Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Game of Thrones sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Game of Thrones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Game of Thrones tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Game of Thrones (2011)?
- In US, Game of Thrones is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Game of Thrones worth watching?
- Game of Thrones holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Game of Thrones?
- Game of Thrones stars Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
- When was Game of Thrones released?
- Game of Thrones was released in 2011.