The Tempest (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, The Tempest is a drama, family, animation and adventure film directed by Dave Edwards, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, Season 1, Episode 2. Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda. When Prospero's usurping brother sails by the island, Prospero conjures a storm that wrecks the ship and changes all of their lives.
Who’s in it. The Tempest stars Martin Jarvis as Narrator, Timothy West as Prospero, Alun Armstrong as Caliban and Ella Hood as Ariel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tempest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tempest (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tempest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tempest worth watching?
- The Tempest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, animation and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tempest?
- The Tempest stars Martin Jarvis, Timothy West, Alun Armstrong, Ella Hood and Katy Behean.
- When was The Tempest released?
- The Tempest was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.