Troilus & Cressida (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Troilus & Cressida is a drama film directed by Jonathan Miller, running about 190 minutes.
What it’s about. The bitter Trojan War drags on - the Greeks blame Achilles' apathy for low morale, while Troy's hero Hector challenges one of the enemy to a personal duel. And after her father exchanges Cressida for a Trojan prisoner, the war becomes personal for her distraught lover Troilus.
Who’s in it. Troilus & Cressida stars Anton Lesser as Troilus, Suzanne Burden as Cressida, Suzanne Burden as Cressida and Charles Gray as Pandarus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Troilus & Cressida sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Troilus & Cressida page.
If you liked it. Fans of Troilus & Cressida tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Troilus & Cressida (1981)?
- In US, Troilus & Cressida is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Troilus & Cressida worth watching?
- Troilus & Cressida holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Troilus & Cressida?
- Troilus & Cressida stars Anton Lesser, Suzanne Burden, Suzanne Burden, Charles Gray and Benjamin Whitrow.
- When was Troilus & Cressida released?
- Troilus & Cressida was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 190 minutes.