---
title: "Byzantium"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/byzantium-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 102780
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Byzantium (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/byzantium-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Byzantium is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by WestEnd Films, Demarest Films, Lipsync Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two mysterious women seek refuge at a local coastal boarding house named the Byzantium."

### Why Watch
- directed by neil jordan
- features a cast including saoirse ronan and gemma arterton

### Caveats & Content Note
- residents learn the secret with deadly consequences
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and contains dramatic and thrilling elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, fantasy, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/byzantium-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Neil Jordan
- **Networks / Studios**: WestEnd Films, Demarest Films, Lipsync Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gemma Arterton** as *Clara Webb*
- **Saoirse Ronan** as *Eleanor Webb*
- **Sam Riley** as *Darvell*
- **Jonny Lee Miller** as *Ruthven*
- **Caleb Landry Jones** as *Frank*
- **Daniel Mays** as *Noel*
- **Kate Ashfield** as *Gabi*
- **Maria Doyle Kennedy** as *Morag*
- **Uri Gavriel** as *Savella*
- **Thure Lindhardt** as *Werner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Byzantium?
The film was released in 2013.

### Q: Who directed Byzantium?
The film was directed by Neil Jordan.

### Q: Who stars in Byzantium?
The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Sam Riley, and Barry Cassin.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under drama, fantasy, and thriller.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
Two mysterious women seek refuge at a local boarding house called the Byzantium, leading residents of a coastal town to learn their secret with deadly consequences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Byzantium — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/102780)
- [Byzantium - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantium)
- [Byzantium - World History Encyclopedia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Byzantium/)
- [Byzantium (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1531901/)
- [Byzantium - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantium)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*