Ivanhoe (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1982, Ivanhoe is an adventure, tv movie and history film directed by Douglas Camfield, running about 137 minutes.

What it’s about. Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars, and finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power-struggle for the throne of England.

Who’s in it. Ivanhoe stars Anthony Andrews as Wilfred of Ivanhoe, James Mason as Isaac of York, Sam Neill as Brian de Bois-Guilbert and Michael Hordern as Cedric, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ivanhoe tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ivanhoe (1982)?
In US, Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe worth watching?
Ivanhoe holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe stars Anthony Andrews, James Mason, Sam Neill, Michael Hordern and Julian Glover.
When was Ivanhoe released?
Ivanhoe was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.