Troy (2004)
Ancient kingdoms collide in a gritty, epic war fueled by stolen love and a hunger for power.
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
How intense is Troy?
Troy has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Troy feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Troy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Troy for you?
Is Troy scary?
No. Troy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Troy gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Troy sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Troy OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Troy?
Troy runs 2h 43m.
Where can I stream Troy?
Troy is streaming on Apple TV+.
Does Troy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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