The Da Vinci Code (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.7

The Da Vinci Code poster

Released in 2006, The Da Vinci Code is a thriller and mystery film directed by Ron Howard, running about 149 minutes. “Seek the truth” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.

Who’s in it. The Da Vinci Code stars Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu, Ian McKellen as Sir Leigh Teabing and Jean Reno as Captain Bezu Fache, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Da Vinci Code has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $767.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, USA Network, TNT and TBS and 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 Da Vinci Code page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Da Vinci Code tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
In US, The Da Vinci Code is available to stream on YouTube TV, USA Network and TNT, 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 The Da Vinci Code worth watching?
The Da Vinci Code holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Da Vinci Code?
The Da Vinci Code stars Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno and Paul Bettany.
When was The Da Vinci Code released?
The Da Vinci Code was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.