---
title: "Beowulf"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beowulf-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 5470
imdb_id: "tt0120604"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 264
content_rating: "R"
---

# Beowulf (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beowulf-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Graham Baker
- **Networks / Studios**: Dimension Films, CTV International, The Kushner-Locke Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christopher Lambert** as *Beowulf*
- **Rhona Mitra** as *Kyra*
- **Oliver Cotton** as *Hrothgar*
- **Götz Otto** as *Roland*
- **Vincent Hammond** as *Grendel*
- **Charles Robinson** as *Weaponsmaster*
- **Brent Jefferson Lowe** as *Will*
- **Roger Sloman** as *Karl*
- **Layla Roberts** as *Grendel's Mother*
- **Patricia Velásquez** as *Pendra*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Beowulf online?
Beowulf is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Beowulf?
Beowulf was directed by Graham Baker.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beowulf — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5470)
- [Beowulf (1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120604/fullcredits/)
- [Beowulf (1999 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf_(1999_film))
- [Beowulf (1999) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5470-beowulf/cast)
- [Beowulf - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf)
- [Rik Young](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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