Coriolanus (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, Coriolanus is a thriller and drama film directed by Ralph Fiennes, running about 123 minutes. “Nature teaches beasts to know their friends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Caius Martius, aka Coriolanus, is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from its enemies. Pushed by his ambitious mother to seek the position of consul, Coriolanus is at odds with the masses and unpopular with certain colleagues. When a riot results in his expulsion from Rome, Coriolanus seeks out his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. Together, the pair vow to destroy the great city.
Who’s in it. Coriolanus stars Gerard Butler as Tullus Aufidius, Ralph Fiennes as Caius Martius Coriolanus, Lubna Azabal as First Citizen (Tamora) and Ashraf Barhom as Second Citizen (Cassius), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Coriolanus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Darkroom 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 Coriolanus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coriolanus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coriolanus (2011)?
- In US, Coriolanus is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Darkroom, 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 Coriolanus worth watching?
- Coriolanus holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus stars Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes, Lubna Azabal, Ashraf Barhom and Jessica Chastain.
- When was Coriolanus released?
- Coriolanus was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.