The Tempest (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, The Tempest is a fantasy, drama and tv movie film directed by John Gorrie, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Prospero, the true Duke of Milan is now living on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda, the savage Caliban and Ariel, a spirit of the air. Raising a sorm to bring his brother - the usurper of his dukedom - along with his royal entourage. to the island. Prospero contrives his revenge.
Who’s in it. The Tempest stars Michael Hordern as Prospero, Derek Godfrey as Antonio, David Waller as Alonso and Warren Clarke as Caliban, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Tempest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1980)?
- In US, The Tempest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tempest?
- The Tempest stars Michael Hordern, Derek Godfrey, David Waller, Warren Clarke and Nigel Hawthorne.
- When was The Tempest released?
- The Tempest was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.