Billy Budd

Name: Billy Budd
Genre: Drama, Action
Released: 1962-11-12
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas, Paul Rogers

1962·Movie·119 min·★ 7.3(79)

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“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.

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Can I watch Billy Budd in United States? Yes — you can stream Billy Budd in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Germany	—	Amazon Video
France	—	Canal VOD
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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 currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

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

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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 79 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

In United States, you can stream Billy Budd on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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