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Centurion

2010·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb6.3Metacritic626.2Rotten Tomatoes59%43%

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

History is written in blood

Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.
Roman Empire ActionBrutal Historical ThrillerSurvival EpicRelentless PursuitVisceral CombatAncient WarfareGritty Period FilmDesperate StruggleBleak & Unforgiving

Crew

Directed by:
Neil Marshall, Anwen Bull, Dan Winch
Written by:
Neil Marshall
Produced by:
Christian Colson, Andy Stebbing, Paul Smith
Composed by:
Peter Burgis, Mark Paterson, Matthias Gohl

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Centurion legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

Centurion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Centurion worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Centurion rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Centurion?

1 h 37 min

Centurion runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Centurion?

Critics61
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Centurion much the same way.

Was Centurion a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

What language is Centurion in?

EnglishScottish Gaelic

It was made in English, with some Scottish Gaelic. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Centurion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Centurion in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Centurion use?

Tired of RunningRule of CoolA Father to His MenGood Scars, Evil ScarsChef of IronHigh-Heel–Face TurnArtistic License – HistoryWhole-Plot ReferenceHoist by His Own PetardAnachronism StewThe Queen's LatinThe Bruteand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for Centurion, including Tired of Running, Rule of Cool, A Father to His Men.