Britten: Peter Grimes (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Britten: Peter Grimes is a music film directed by John Doyle, running about 168 minutes.
What it’s about. Anthony Dean Griffey creates a haunting portrait of the outcast fisherman who struggles under the burden of presumed guilt. This chilling production by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle also features the superb Patricia Racette as the sympathetic Ellen Orford and the Met chorus in a truly hair-raising performance as the oppressively judgmental fishing village.
Who’s in it. Britten: Peter Grimes stars Anthony Dean Griffey as Peter Grimes, Patricia Racette as Ellen Orford, Anthony Michaels-Moore as Balstrode and Jill Grove as Auntie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Britten: Peter Grimes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Britten: Peter Grimes tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Britten: Peter Grimes (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Britten: Peter Grimes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Britten: Peter Grimes?
- Britten: Peter Grimes stars Anthony Dean Griffey, Patricia Racette, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Jill Grove and Felicity Palmer.
- When was Britten: Peter Grimes released?
- Britten: Peter Grimes was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.