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Plot

Inspired by the epic Old English poem of the same name, director Robert Zemeckis's digitally rendered film follows the Scandinavian hero Beowulf (Ray Winstone) as he fights to protect the Danes from a ferocious beast named Grendel (Crispin Glover). Though at first Grendel seems invincible, Beowulf eventually manages to defeat him in a desperate battle to the death. Devastated by her son's violent demise at the hands of Beowulf, Grendel's mother (Angelina Jolie) sets out in search of revenge. Later, Beowulf faces the biggest challenge of his life when he attempts to slay a powerful dragon. Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn, Alison Lohman, John Malkovich, and Brendan Gleeson co-star in an epic fantasy adventure penned by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for intense sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sexual material and nudity.
Genre(s):
Action,Animation,Drama
Run Time:
114min.
Theatrical Release Date:
11/16/2007
DVD Release Date:
02/26/2008
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
Robert Zemeckis
Starring:
Ray Winstone , Anthony Hopkins , John Malkovich , Robin Wright Penn , Brendan Gleeson
Themes:
Crowned Heads,Vikings,Obsessive Quests,Heroic Mission
Tone:
Forceful,Rousing,Sweeping,Tense,Lavish,Gruesome,Stylized
Keywords:
Danish [nationality],Viking,hero,queen [royalty],quest
Country of Origin:
USA - IMAX 3D (11-16-2007),USA (11-16-2007)
Language:
English