---
title: "Troy"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/troy-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 652
imdb_id: "tt0332452"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 163
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 11187
content_rating: "R"
---

# Troy (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/troy-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Troy is a 2004 epic historical action film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and written by David Benioff. The film is an adaptation of Homer's epic and features an ensemble cast including Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, and Sean Bean. Set in the late Bronze Age, the story begins when Paris, a Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus and sail with him to Troy. Upon learning of Helen's departure, Menelaus seeks the aid of his brother Agamemnon, who views the situation as an opportunity for power. Agamemnon assembles a massive force of Greeks, launching a seaborne expedition toward Troy. King Priam welcomes Helen upon her arrival, while his sons Hector and Paris prepare for the conflict ahead. The Greeks eventually launch their assault on Troy, with much of the battle centered around the actions of Achilles and his warriors. The film was produced in Malta, Mexico, and at Shepperton Studios in Britain.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An epic conflict erupts when a Trojan prince spirits away the Queen of Sparta."

### Why Watch
- large-scale battle sequences
- adaptation of a classic epic

### Caveats & Content Note
- significant historical departure from source material
- Tone & Suitability: The film depicts intense combat and themes of war consistent with an epic historical drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, epic, cinematic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wolfgang Petersen
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Radiant Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brad Pitt** as *Achilles*
- **Orlando Bloom** as *Paris*
- **Eric Bana** as *Hector*
- **Brian Cox** as *Agamemnon*
- **Sean Bean** as *Odysseus*
- **Brendan Gleeson** as *Menelaus*
- **Diane Kruger** as *Helen*
- **Peter O'Toole** as *Priam*
- **Rose Byrne** as *Briseis*
- **Saffron Burrows** as *Andromache*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film based on a true story?
The film is an adaptation of Homer's epic concerning the assault on Troy.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on May 14, 2004.

### Q: Who are some of the actors in the film?
The cast includes Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Julian Glover.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story is set in 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Troy (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_(film))
- [Official site](https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/troy/)
- [Watch Troy | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/60034571)
- [Troy University](https://www.troy.edu/)
- [Troy (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_(film))
- [Troy (2004) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332452)

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