Redbad (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2018, Redbad is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Roel Reiné, running about 160 minutes. “The legend” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the year of 754 AD, during a time of epic battles and bloodshed, the legend of the pagan warrior king, Rebad, is born, but so is a new weapon against his people: Christianity. Redbad must ultimately unite a Viking army powerful enough to defeat the seemingly invincible Franks.

Who’s in it. Redbad stars Jonathan Banks as Pepijn, Lisa Smit as Fenne, Søren Malling as Wiglek and Gijs Naber as Redbad, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Redbad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Redbad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Redbad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Redbad (2018)?
In US, Redbad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Redbad worth watching?
Redbad holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Redbad?
Redbad stars Jonathan Banks, Lisa Smit, Søren Malling, Gijs Naber and Derek de Lint.
When was Redbad released?
Redbad was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.