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Beowulf & Grendel

  • 2005
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
19K
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Gerard Butler in Beowulf & Grendel (2005)
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In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.

  • Director
    • Sturla Gunnarsson
  • Writers
    • Andrew Rai Berzins
    • Anonymous
  • Stars
    • Hringur Ingvarsson
    • Spencer Wilding
    • Stellan Skarsgård
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sturla Gunnarsson
    • Writers
      • Andrew Rai Berzins
      • Anonymous
    • Stars
      • Hringur Ingvarsson
      • Spencer Wilding
      • Stellan Skarsgård
    • 181User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Hringur Ingvarsson
    Hringur Ingvarsson
    • Young Grendel
    Spencer Wilding
    Spencer Wilding
    • Grendel's Father
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Hrothgar
    Ingvar Sigurdsson
    Ingvar Sigurdsson
    • Grendel
    • (as Ingvar E. Sigurdsson)
    Gunnar Eyjólfsson
    Gunnar Eyjólfsson
    • Aeschere
    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • Beowulf
    Philip Whitchurch
    Philip Whitchurch
    • Fisherman
    Ronan Vibert
    Ronan Vibert
    • Thorkel
    Rory McCann
    Rory McCann
    • Breca
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • Hondscioh
    Martin Delaney
    Martin Delaney
    • Thorfinn
    Mark Lewis
    • King Hygelac
    Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir
    • Sea Hag
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    • Unferth
    Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
    Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
    • Wealtheow
    • (as Steinunn Ólína Thorsteinsdóttir)
    Sarah Polley
    Sarah Polley
    • Selma
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Father Brendan
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    • Erik
    • (as Gísli Örn Gardarsson)
    • Director
      • Sturla Gunnarsson
    • Writers
      • Andrew Rai Berzins
      • Anonymous
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    • Trivia
      In 1731, the original manuscript that the movie is based on was severely damaged by fire, along with several other medieval writings, in London UK.
    • Goofs
      At 1:30:25, when Beowulf enters the cave on the beach you can see an orange extension cord in the bottom right corner of the screen.
    • Quotes

      Beowulf: Has this thing, this troll, killed any children?

      King Hrothgar: No.

      Beowulf: Women?

      [Hrothgar shakes his head]

      Beowulf: Old men?

      King Hrothgar: What are you saying? That he fights with a clean heart? He kills the strongest first. He shows us he can kill the strongest. Who cares if he spares the children? They'll die anyway without fathers.

      Beowulf: My wits still war with how this all began.

      King Hrothgar: Hate for the mead hall. I can only guess. The night we finished it the foul creep came.

      Beowulf: So, nothing was done to the troll itself?

      King Hrothgar: Oh, Beowulf, it's a fucking troll! Maybe someone looked at it the wrong way.

      Beowulf: Some Dane?

      King Hrothgar: ...I never begged anyone to come here. Take on our fight. I don't hold you here.

      Beowulf: I know you don't.

      King Hrothgar: Then don't sour my heart with talk about why a troll does what a fucking troll does!

    • Connections
      Featured in Wrath of Gods (2006)

    User reviews181

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    9/10

    I loved it ...

    I saw Beowulf & Grendel in Toronto at the TIFF and I loved it. The film was beautiful to behold ~ breathtaking scenery of Iceland set alongside a moving and powerful score. The entire cast delivered strong performances. Gerard Butler was a magnificent Beowulf ... emoting the torment of his soul with tender subtlety yet never compromising the intrinsic brutality and strength vital to his character. The story, modified from its original literary version to adapt to a contemporary audience, was profoundly relevant to today's political and social climate. A pleasant surprise in the film is the clever use of unexpected wit and wry humour. If you enjoy a film that will make you think ... this one is for you. natalie(GB.net)
    • byrm
    • Sep 28, 2005
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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2006 (Thailand)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • Iceland
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
      • Icelandic
    • Also known as
      • Beowulf ve Grendel
    • Filming locations
      • Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Movision
      • Endgame Entertainment
      • Beowulf Productions Limited
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $68,820
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,360
      • Jun 18, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $92,076
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1(original negative)
      • 2.35 : 1

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