The Tempest (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2010, The Tempest is a fantasy and drama film directed by Julie Taymor, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.
Who’s in it. The Tempest stars Helen Mirren as Prospera, Felicity Jones as Miranda, Reeve Carney as Prince Ferdinand and David Strathairn as King Alonso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Tempest has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $346.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel and 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 The Tempest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tempest tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tempest (2010)?
- In US, The Tempest is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel, and 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 The Tempest worth watching?
- The Tempest holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tempest?
- The Tempest stars Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones, Reeve Carney, David Strathairn and Tom Conti.
- When was The Tempest released?
- The Tempest was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.