Marco Polo (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2007, Marco Polo is a drama, adventure, tv movie and history film directed by Kevin Connor, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. Assigned to accompany two priests on a mission to convert the court of Kublai Khan to Christianity, Marco Polo is abandoned in the mountains when the priests, doubting the very existence of China, turn back. Polo eventually pushes bravely forth alone toward the fabled country where he is accepted as an envoy into Khan's court. Marooned on the far side of the world, Polo, accompanied by his servant, Pedro, advances as a Mongol grandee for twenty extraordinary years. What he eventually brings back with him to the West is a chronicle that changed history forever.
Who’s in it. Marco Polo stars Ian Somerhalder as Marco Polo, BD Wong as Pedro, Desiree Ann Siahaan as Temulun / Kensai and Brian Dennehy as Kublai Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Marco Polo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marco Polo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marco Polo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marco Polo (2007)?
- In GB, Marco Polo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marco Polo worth watching?
- Marco Polo holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marco Polo?
- Marco Polo stars Ian Somerhalder, BD Wong, Desiree Ann Siahaan, Brian Dennehy and Kay Tong Lim.
- When was Marco Polo released?
- Marco Polo was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.