Beowulf
2007 · Movie · PG-13 · 115 min
★ 5.9(3,064)unSUB Rating
In 6th-century Scandinavia, a fierce warrior sets out to defeat a man-like ogre terrorizing a kingdom. As the threat escalates, the journey grows darker and more dangerous, pushing the warrior toward increasingly brutal confrontations.
Based on Beowulf
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-11-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 115 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 5.9/10 (3,064 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Beowulf (2007) if you want a brutal, epic fantasy adaptation with a distinctive look and big monster battles; Not for you if motion-capture CGI bothers you, you prefer tamer content, or you dislike similarly animated adventures like The Polar Express.
Pros: dark epic action; visuals sometimes stunning; rousing epic feel | Cons: aged animation awkward; story can feel messy; heavy graphic content
Themes
- denmark
- lie
- pride and vanity
- folk hero
- vikings (norsemen)
- nordic mythology
- festival hall
- sin
- alienation
- royalty
- curse
- battle
- +6 more
Awards & recognition
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2007 · nominated
Cast & crew
Ray Winstone
as Beowulf / Golden Man / Dragon
Angelina Jolie
as Grendel's Mother
Anthony Hopkins
as Hrothgar
John Malkovich
as Unferth
Robin Wright
as Wealthow
Brendan Gleeson
as Wiglaf
Crispin Glover
as Grendel
Alison Lohman
as Ursula
- PB
Paul Baker
as Musician #1
- JB
John Bilezikjian
as Musician #2
Directed by Robert Zemeckis