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Billy Budd

1962Movie1 h 59 min

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes92%91%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes92%91%

Summary

Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Directed by
Peter Ustinov
Written by
Peter Ustinov, Herman Melville, DeWitt Bodeen
Produced by
Peter Ustinov
Music by
Antony Hopkins

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Facts

November 12, 1962 · 1 h 59 min · Violence

Released
November 12, 1962
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Billy Budd?"

Questions about Billy Budd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Billy Budd?

HBO Max

In the United States, Billy Budd streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Billy Budd worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%).

Is Billy Budd plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Billy Budd?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.