Overlord (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, Overlord is a war, horror and science fiction film directed by Julius Avery, running about 110 minutes. “Stop the unstoppable” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realise that, in addition to fighting the Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.
Who’s in it. Overlord stars Jovan Adepo as Private First Class Edward Boyce, Wyatt Russell as Corporal Lewis Ford, Mathilde Ollivier as Chloe and John Magaro as Private First Class Lyle Tibbet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Overlord has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.7M 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 Overlord page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overlord tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overlord (2018)?
- In US, Overlord 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 Overlord worth watching?
- Overlord holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Overlord?
- Overlord stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier, John Magaro and Pilou Asbæk.
- When was Overlord released?
- Overlord was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.