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Beowulf 1999

“A fortress at the edge of darkness. An enemy within that only one man can conquer!”

Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Director
Graham Baker
Networks
Dimension Films, CTV International, The Kushner-Locke Company
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 4.4/10 from 264 votes R AdventureFantasyActionHorror Released
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★ 4.4/10
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What is Beowulf?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Beowulf" (1999). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
1999
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Release date
Mar 31, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
France, United States of America
Studios
Dimension Films, CTV International, The Kushner-Locke Company
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$1,531,251
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.4/10 from 264 votes
Episode runtime
~93 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Dimension Films, CTV International, The Kushner-Locke Company
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Beowulf" (1999).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Beowulf (1999).
Release Date: 03/31/1999 (US).
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Horror, American science fantasy-action.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Rating: R.
Director: Graham Baker.
Writers: Mark Leahy and David Chappe.
Basis: Loosely based on the Old English epic poem Beowulf.
Plot:
A wanderer learns about a man-eating creature called Grendel.
Grendel comes in the night to devour warriors trapped at the Outpost.
The Outpost is ruled by Hrothgar.
Hrothgar has a daughter.
Her husband may have been murdered by the Outpost's master of arms.

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“A gripping exploration of adventure and fantasy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Beowulf worth watching?

Beowulf holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 264 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Beowulf and when was it released?

Beowulf is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

Who directed Beowulf?

Beowulf was directed by Graham Baker.

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