Beowulf (2007)
A legendary warrior battles a monstrous ogre in an atmospheric, gritty, and epic adventure.
A 6th-century Scandinavian warrior named Beowulf embarks on a mission to slay the man-like ogre, Grendel.
How intense is Beowulf?
Beowulf is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Beowulf feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittypulpyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Beowulf
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Beowulf for you?
Is Beowulf scary?
Only a little. Beowulf has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Beowulf gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Beowulf sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Beowulf OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Beowulf?
Beowulf runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Beowulf?
Beowulf is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Beowulf have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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