Billy Budd (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1962, Billy Budd is an action and drama film directed by Peter Ustinov, running about 119 minutes. “The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Billy Budd stars Terence Stamp as Billy Budd, Robert Ryan as John Claggart, Master of Arms, Peter Ustinov as Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain and Melvyn Douglas as The Dansker, Sailmaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Billy Budd has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billy Budd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy Budd tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Budd (1962)?
- In US, Billy Budd is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Billy Budd worth watching?
- Billy Budd holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas and Paul Rogers.
- When was Billy Budd released?
- Billy Budd was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.