Beowulf Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Robert Zemeckis directs a motion-capture fantasy tale of the legendary warrior Beowulf and his battle with the demon Grendel.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonates throughout the ages, immortalizing the name of Beowulf.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Beowulf.

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  Ray Winstone

  Rango, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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  Anthony Hopkins

  Locked, Bobby

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  Brendan Gleeson

  Joker: Folie à Deux, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

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  Robin Wright

  Here, Wonder Woman

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  Crispin Glover

  The Third Parent, Alice in Wonderland

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  Angelina Jolie

  Kung Fu Panda 2, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Crew Behind the Film

The Beowulf behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Robert Zemeckis last directed Here and Pinocchio.

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Screenwriters

Richard Avary
Neil Gaiman

Producers

Jack Rapke
Steve Starkey
Robert Zemeckis

Production Details

What we know about the Beowulf movie production.

Key Facts

• Based on the famous eighth century poem. Film will be a motion-capture film.

Production Updates for Beowulf

Nov 2010

Completed

Changed Beowulf movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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