Priest (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Priest is an action, thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Scott Stewart, running about 87 minutes. “The War is Eternal. His Mission is Just the Beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess.
Who’s in it. Priest stars Paul Bettany as Priest, Karl Urban as Black Hat, Lily Collins as Lucy Pace and Maggie Q as Priestess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Priest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $78.3M 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 Priest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Priest 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 Priest (2011)?
- In US, Priest 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 Priest worth watching?
- Priest holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Priest?
- Priest stars Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Lily Collins, Maggie Q and Stephen Moyer.
- When was Priest released?
- Priest was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.