Beowulf (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2007, Beowulf is an action, adventure and animation film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 115 minutes. “Face your demons.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 6th-century Scandinavian warrior named Beowulf embarks on a mission to slay the man-like ogre, Grendel.
Who’s in it. Beowulf stars Ray Winstone as Beowulf / Golden Man / Dragon, Angelina Jolie as Grendel's Mother, Anthony Hopkins as Hrothgar and Robin Wright as Wealthow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Beowulf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $195.7M 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 Beowulf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beowulf 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 Beowulf (2007)?
- In US, Beowulf 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 Beowulf worth watching?
- Beowulf holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beowulf?
- Beowulf stars Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright and John Malkovich.
- When was Beowulf released?
- Beowulf was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.