@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
5.6
TMDB Rating
258
Votes
1h 43m
Runtime
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Budget
$92K
Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorSturla Gunnarsson
WriterAndrew Rai Berzins
CinematographyJan Kiesser
ComposerHilmar Örn Hilmarsson
EditorJeff Warren
Production DesignÁrni Páll Jóhannsson
Produced by
The Film WorksIcelandic Film CorporationUnion Station MediaMovisionEndgame EntertainmentTéléfilm Canada
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Gerard Butler
Beowulf
Spencer Wilding
Grendels Father
Stellan Skarsgård
Hrothgar
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Grendel
H
Hringur Ingvarsson
Young Grendel
Gunnar Eyjólfsson
Aeschere
Tony Curran
Hondscioh
Philip Whitchurch
Fisherman
Ronan Vibert
Thorkel
Rory McCann
Breca
Martin Delaney
Thorfinn
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Unferth
Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
Wealtheow
Sarah Polley
Selma
Eddie Marsan
Father Brendan
