Admiral (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2015, Admiral is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Roel Reiné, running about 128 minutes. “Wars are fought by many. History is made by few...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When the young republic of The Netherlands is attacked by England, France and Germany and faces its own civil war no less, only one man, Michael de Ruyter, can lead the county's strongest weapon, the Dutch fleet.

Who’s in it. Admiral stars Frank Lammers as Michiel de Ruyter, Sanne Langelaar as Anna de Ruyter, Rutger Hauer as Maarten Tromp and Aurélie Meriel as Louise, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Admiral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Admiral page.

If you liked it. Fans of Admiral tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Admiral (2015)?
In US, Admiral 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 Admiral worth watching?
Admiral holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Admiral?
Admiral stars Frank Lammers, Sanne Langelaar, Rutger Hauer, Aurélie Meriel and Charles Dance.
When was Admiral released?
Admiral was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.