Thermopylae (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2005, Thermopylae is a drama film directed by Borga Dorter, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. A distraught man in coat and tie grips the guardrail at a remote cliff overlooking the Pacific. At a boys' high school in toney Rancho Palos Verdes, Mr. Radford teaches classics. His best student is the earnest Andrew. Late one evening, Andrew stops by Mr. Radford's office; Andrew's been the only student to do well on a recent exam. They chat, and something happens that brings a sleepless night to Mr. Radford. The next day, Andrew misses Mr. Radford's class, and after, Mr. Radford is aghast to see Andrew and Andrew's father waiting outside the principal's office. What's the teacher's fear, and what will he do about it?
Who’s in it. Thermopylae stars Jon Powell as Mr. Radford, Robin Middleton as Sarah Radford, Andreas Wigand as Andrew Beckman and Holly Hawkins as Principal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Thermopylae has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thermopylae page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thermopylae tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thermopylae (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thermopylae change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thermopylae worth watching?
- Thermopylae holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thermopylae?
- Thermopylae stars Jon Powell, Robin Middleton, Andreas Wigand, Holly Hawkins and Brian Sounalath.
- When was Thermopylae released?
- Thermopylae was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.