Beowulf & Grendel (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2005, Beowulf & Grendel is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, running about 103 minutes. “The Hero. The Monster. The Myth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster.
Who’s in it. Beowulf & Grendel stars Gerard Butler as Beowulf, Spencer Wilding as Grendels Father, Stellan Skarsgård as Hrothgar and Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Grendel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Beowulf & Grendel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $92.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beowulf & Grendel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beowulf & Grendel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beowulf & Grendel (2005)?
- In US, Beowulf & Grendel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beowulf & Grendel worth watching?
- Beowulf & Grendel holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beowulf & Grendel?
- Beowulf & Grendel stars Gerard Butler, Spencer Wilding, Stellan Skarsgård, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Hringur Ingvarsson.
- When was Beowulf & Grendel released?
- Beowulf & Grendel was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.