The Four Feathers (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, The Four Feathers is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Shekhar Kapur, running about 132 minutes. “Freedom. Country. Honor. Passion. To save his best friend, one man must risk everything he loves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young British officer resigns his post when he learns of his regiment's plan to ship out to the Sudan for the conflict with the Mahdi. His friends and fiancée send him four white feathers as symbols of what they view as his cowardice. To redeem his honor, he disguises himself as an Arab and secretly saves their lives.
Who’s in it. The Four Feathers stars Heath Ledger as Harry Faversham, Wes Bentley as Jack Durrance, Kate Hudson as Ethne Eustace and Djimon Hounsou as Abou Fatma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Four Feathers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.9M 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 The Four Feathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Four Feathers 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 The Four Feathers (2002)?
- In US, The Four Feathers 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 The Four Feathers worth watching?
- The Four Feathers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Four Feathers?
- The Four Feathers stars Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson, Djimon Hounsou and Alex Jennings.
- When was The Four Feathers released?
- The Four Feathers was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.