Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1981, Grendel Grendel Grendel is a fantasy and animation film directed by Alexander Stitt, running about 88 minutes. “Grendel'll get you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is an animated story covering the ancient legend of Beowulf, as narrated by Grendel himself, the "monster" in the legend. Aimed more at adults than children, this version holds some interesting twists on the traditional tale, and is based on a novel by American critic and academic John Gardner.
Who’s in it. Grendel Grendel Grendel stars Peter Ustinov as Grendel (voice), Keith Michell as The Shaper (voice), Arthur Dignam as The Dragon / Beowulf (voice) and Ed Rosser as King Hrothgar (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Grendel Grendel Grendel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grendel Grendel Grendel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grendel Grendel Grendel tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981)?
- In GB, Grendel Grendel Grendel is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grendel Grendel Grendel worth watching?
- Grendel Grendel Grendel holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grendel Grendel Grendel?
- Grendel Grendel Grendel stars Peter Ustinov, Keith Michell, Arthur Dignam, Ed Rosser and Alison Bird.
- When was Grendel Grendel Grendel released?
- Grendel Grendel Grendel was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.