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Beowulf

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
12K
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POPULARITY
3,128
8,006
Christopher Lambert and Rhona Mitra in Beowulf (1999)
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In a besieged land, Beowulf must battle against the hideous creature Grendel and his vengeance seeking mother.In a besieged land, Beowulf must battle against the hideous creature Grendel and his vengeance seeking mother.In a besieged land, Beowulf must battle against the hideous creature Grendel and his vengeance seeking mother.

  • Director
    • Graham Baker
  • Writers
    • Anonymous
    • Mark Leahy
    • David Chappe
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lambert
    • Rhona Mitra
    • Oliver Cotton
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,128
    8,006
    • Director
      • Graham Baker
    • Writers
      • Anonymous
      • Mark Leahy
      • David Chappe
    • Stars
      • Christopher Lambert
      • Rhona Mitra
      • Oliver Cotton
    • 163User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Christopher Lambert
    Christopher Lambert
    • Beowulf
    Rhona Mitra
    Rhona Mitra
    • Kyra
    Oliver Cotton
    Oliver Cotton
    • Hrothgar
    Götz Otto
    Götz Otto
    • Roland
    Charles Robinson
    Charles Robinson
    • Weaponsmaster
    • (as Charlie Robinson)
    Brent Jefferson Lowe
    • Will
    • (as Brent J. Lowe)
    Roger Sloman
    • Karl
    Layla Roberts
    • Grendel's Mother
    Robert Willox
    • Chief Officer
    Patricia Velasquez
    Patricia Velasquez
    • Pendra
    Marcel Cobzariu
    • Lookout
    • (as Marcelo Cobzariu)
    Vlad Jipa
    • Sentry
    Diana Dumbrava
    Diana Dumbrava
    • Hrothgar's Wife
    Andrei Rusu
    • 1st Soldier
    Vitalie Bantas
    • 1st Guard
    Dan Alexandru
    • Eyepatch Lieutenant
    Florin Preoteasa
    • Executioner
    Iulian Ilinca
    • Executioner's Assistant
    • Director
      • Graham Baker
    • Writers
      • Anonymous(epic poem "Beowulf")
      • Mark Leahy(screenplay)
      • David Chappe(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Producers promised a budget of 25 million dollars, whereas they made the film for 3.5 million dollars, according to star Christopher Lambert.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 6 mins) When Beowulf cuts off the arm of Grendel, we see a left arm hit the ground (look at where the thumb is) but it is Grendel's right arm that is missing.
    • Quotes

      Will: You know Carl, with all the cool ways to die around here, I'd rather not go by heart-attack.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Mummy Returns (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Beowulf
      Performed by Jonathan David Sloate (as Jonathan Sloate)
      Written by Jonathan David Sloate (as Jonathan Sloate)
      Published by Sorcerer's Apprentice Publishing Company
      Jonathan Sloate appears courtesy of Black Forest Productions
      p1998 Black Forest Productions

    User reviews163

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    Best film or TV version I've seen.
    Usually when you see a movie based on epic poetry like Beowulf they manage to screw it up, but definitely not this time. They managed to stay fairly true to the original story which to me is a big plus since I have read it 3 times. I would have to agree with previous comments in that Christopher Lambert did some of his best work in a while in this film. If you liked the movie I would highly suggest reading the book too(if you can handle epic poetry). I give it 9 of 10 stars.
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    • DrQuaice
    • Jul 13, 2001

    FAQ11

    • What is 'Beowulf' about?
    • Is 'Beowulf' based on a book?
    • Why does Beowulf come to the outpost to kill Grendel?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 1999 (Singapore)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Romania
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Беовульф
    • Filming locations
      • Romania
    • Production companies
      • The Kushner-Locke Company
      • Capitol Films
      • Threshold Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $102,744
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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