Billy Budd
“The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!”
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
Where to watch Billy Budd in United States
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Where is Billy Budd streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Billy Budd
Billy Budd is a 1962 English-language drama and action film directed by Peter Ustinov. The cast is led by Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Billy Budd was produced by Anglo Allied and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 12, 1962.
- Director
- Peter Ustinov
- Writers
- Peter Ustinov, DeWitt Bodeen
- Release date
- November 12, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Anglo Allied
Billy Budd cast & crew
Billy Budd was directed by Peter Ustinov and written by Peter Ustinov and DeWitt Bodeen.
The cast features Terence Stamp as Billy Budd, Robert Ryan as John Claggart, Master of Arms, Peter Ustinov as Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain, Melvyn Douglas as The Dansker, Sailmaker, Paul Rogers as Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant, and John Neville as Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antony Hopkins, cinematography is by Robert Krasker, and it was produced by Peter Ustinov.
Is Billy Budd worth watching?
Billy Budd holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 75 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and action, Billy Budd is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Billy Budd
Billy Budd isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Billy Budd
Terence Stamp
Billy Budd
Robert Ryan
John Claggart, Master of Arms
Peter Ustinov
Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain
Melvyn Douglas
The Dansker, Sailmaker
Paul Rogers
Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant
John Neville
Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant
David McCallum
Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
Ronald Lewis
Enoch Jenkins, Maintopman
Lee Montague
Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistant
Thomas Heathcote
Alan Payne, Maintopman
Ray McAnally
William O'Daniel, Maintopman
Robert Brown
Arnold Talbot, Maintopman
Billy Budd — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Billy Budd in United States?
Billy Budd is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Billy Budd in?
Billy Budd is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Billy Budd?
Billy Budd runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is Billy Budd rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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