Renaissance (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2006, Renaissance is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Christian Volckman, running about 105 minutes. “Paris 2054. Live forever or die trying” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To find Ilona and unlock the secrets of her disappearance, Karas must plunge deep into the parallel worlds of corporate espionage, organized crime and genetic research - where the truth imprisons whoever finds it first and miracles can be bought but at a great price.
Who’s in it. Renaissance stars Daniel Craig as Barthélémy Karas, Catherine McCormack as Bislane Tasuiev, Romola Garai as Ilona Tasuiev and Jonathan Pryce as Paul Dellenbach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Renaissance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Renaissance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Renaissance 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 Renaissance (2006)?
- In US, Renaissance is available to 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 Renaissance worth watching?
- Renaissance holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Renaissance?
- Renaissance stars Daniel Craig, Catherine McCormack, Romola Garai, Jonathan Pryce and Ian Holm.
- When was Renaissance released?
- Renaissance was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
