Beowulf & Grendel
“The Hero. The Monster. The Myth.”
Synopsis
The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster.
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Beowulf & Grendel (2005) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-28
Top Cast
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Gerard Butler
Beowulf
Spencer Wilding
Grendels Father
Stellan Skarsgård
Hrothgar
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Grendel
Hringur Ingvarsson
Young Grendel
Gunnar Eyjólfsson
Aeschere
Tony Curran
Hondscioh
Philip Whitchurch
Fisherman
Ronan Vibert
Thorkel
Rory McCann
Breca
Martin Delaney
Thorfinn
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Unferth
Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
Wealtheow
Sarah Polley
Selma
Eddie Marsan
Father Brendan
Gísli Örn Garðarsson
Erik
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$92K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Rai Berzins
- Original Score
- Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
- Original Title
- Beowulf & Grendel
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Canada, Iceland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $92K
- Production Studios
- The Film Works, Icelandic Film Corporation, Union Station Media, Movision, Endgame Entertainment, Téléfilm Canada, Spice Factory, The Movie Network, Invico Capital, Movie Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sturla Gunnarsson
Andrew Rai Berzins
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Jan Kiesser
Jeff Warren
Sturla Gunnarsson, Gary Hamilton, Eric Jordan, Anna María Karlsdóttir, Jason Piette
Department Leadership Roster
Sturla Gunnarsson
Director
Andrew Rai Berzins
Screenplay
Sturla Gunnarsson
Producer
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Original Music Composer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Jeff Warren
Editor
Debra Hanson
Costume Design
Gary Hamilton
Producer
Eric Jordan
Producer
Anna María Karlsdóttir
Producer
Jason Piette
Producer
Paul Stephens
Producer
Árni Páll Jóhannsson
Production Design
Jon Campfens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aleksandar Yochkolovski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beowulf & Grendel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beowulf & Grendel about?
The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster.
Who directed Beowulf & Grendel?
Beowulf & Grendel was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
Who stars in Beowulf & Grendel?
The principal cast of Beowulf & Grendel includes Gerard Butler, Spencer Wilding, Stellan Skarsgård, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Hringur Ingvarsson.
When was Beowulf & Grendel released and how long is it?
Beowulf & Grendel was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Beowulf & Grendel make at the box office?
Beowulf & Grendel grossed $92K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Beowulf & Grendel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beowulf & Grendel was composed by Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beowulf & Grendel?
Beowulf & Grendel holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).