Solomon Kane (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2009, Solomon Kane is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by M.J. Bassett, running about 104 minutes. “Fight evil... With evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A nomadic 16th century warrior, condemned to hell for his brutal past, seeks redemption by renouncing violence, but finds some things are worth burning for as he fights to free a young Puritan woman from the grip of evil.

Who’s in it. Solomon Kane stars James Purefoy as Solomon Kane, Pete Postlethwaite as William Crowthorn, Alice Krige as Katherine Crowthorn and Mackenzie Crook as Father Michael, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Solomon Kane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solomon Kane page.

If you liked it. Fans of Solomon Kane 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 Solomon Kane (2009)?
In US, Solomon Kane is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Solomon Kane worth watching?
Solomon Kane holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Solomon Kane?
Solomon Kane stars James Purefoy, Pete Postlethwaite, Alice Krige, Mackenzie Crook and Max von Sydow.
When was Solomon Kane released?
Solomon Kane was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.