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Beowulf & Grendel

2005·Movie
1h 43min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, war, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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The Hero. The Monster. The Myth.

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.
Norse MythologyMonsterGrendelBeowulfMedieval WarfareDark AgesBrutalRevengeHeroic Saga

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Beowulf & Grendel legally?

Beowulf & Grendel is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Brew, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, and MovieMe. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beowulf & Grendel worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beowulf & Grendel rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Beowulf & Grendel?

1 h 43 min

Beowulf & Grendel runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beowulf & Grendel?

Critics52
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Beowulf & Grendel much the same way.

What language is Beowulf & Grendel in?

EnglishIcelandicLatin

It was made in English, with some Icelandic, Latin. Produced in Australia, Canada, Iceland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beowulf & Grendel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beowulf & Grendel in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.