Morning Star (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Morning Star is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Luca Boni, running about 90 minutes. “Fight the Evil” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In time of war, a man must survive to make a journey to fulfill a promise made and discover the truth. After a terrible battle, a man sees his great friend perish, leaving him one request – that he visit the king, father of the deceased, to give him the news of his death. Tied promise on his deathbed friend, the warrior part for the meeting with the monarch, an old man and convalescent, who lost his only heir. The king demands that the warrior’s serve, but the man is tired of war and want a place to live in peace. When the warrior goes in search of tranquility, his path crosses that of a beautiful young woman, chased by soldiers. He saves her and discovers she is a witch. With the Inquisition coming to the kingdom and a new love in his chest, the warrior must regain their weapons to prevent more blood from the people he loves spill.

Who’s in it. Morning Star stars Adrian Bouchet as Man, Mike Mitchell as Priest / King / Old Man, Ivy Corbin as Woman / Witch and Daniel Vivian as Companion, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Morning Star has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Morning Star page.

If you liked it. Fans of Morning Star 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.