Die by the Sword (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Die by the Sword is an action and adventure film directed by Christopher Forbes, running about 90 minutes. “Protect the land at all cost” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Roman Empire occupied Britannia (Britain) for four centuries, providing protection and peace in exchange for submission. The Romans built Hadrian's Wall on the northern border to keep out the Picts, fierce and mysterious warriors who painted them-selves blue. But in the fifth century, the Romans left, leaving the British to fend for themselves under the leadership of King Vortigern.

Who’s in it. Die by the Sword stars Mike Amason as Warrior, Alyssa Amelia as Pict Warrior, Jezibell Anat as Rowena and David Axe as Warrior from Southern Tribe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Die by the Sword has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die by the Sword page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die by the Sword 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.