Zardoz (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1974, Zardoz is an action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction film directed by John Boorman, running about 105 minutes. “Into a world of eternal life, he brought the gift of death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the far future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.
Who’s in it. Zardoz stars Sean Connery as Zed, Charlotte Rampling as Consuella, Sara Kestelman as May and John Alderton as Friend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Zardoz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Zardoz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zardoz 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 Zardoz (1974)?
- In US, Zardoz 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 Zardoz worth watching?
- Zardoz holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zardoz?
- Zardoz stars Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman, John Alderton and Sally Anne Newton.
- When was Zardoz released?
- Zardoz was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.