Troy (2004)

Kernel Score: 79% · 10,878 ratings · Rated R

Genres: War, Action, History

Released: 2004-05-13

Runtime: 163 minutes

Is Troy worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A big, glossy retelling of the Trojan War with Brad Pitt as Achilles. The battles are impressive, but it drops the gods and has uneven acting and a long runtime.

Watch it if you

  • like sword-and-sandal epics
  • enjoy large-scale battles
  • want a star-driven historical spectacle

Skip it if you

  • want faithful Homer
  • dislike long films

Best for: Epic movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Troy

  • Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
  • Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.

Troy parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Troy is an R-rated historical war epic with graphic battle violence and adultery as a plot driver.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Extensive ancient battlefield combat including sword fights and large-scale war, per keywords and reviews.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The plot centers on an adulterous affair that sparks the Trojan War.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Troy

If you liked Troy, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Gladiator (2000) — 90%: The best of the modern sword-and-sandal epics.
  • Braveheart (1995) — 95%: Large-scale medieval battles and a heroic rebel.
  • Kingdom of Heaven (2005) — 77%: Epic about war and honour in the ancient world.
  • 300 (2007) — 81%: Stylised battle spectacle in ancient times.
  • The Woman King (2022) — 86%: Fierce historical action with a strong cast.
  • The Last of the Mohicans (1992) — 83%: Adventure and romance in a historic war.

Director

Wolfgang Petersen

Cast

Troy FAQ

Is Troy worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A big, glossy retelling of the Trojan War with Brad Pitt as Achilles. The battles are impressive, but it drops the gods and has uneven acting and a long runtime.

Where can I watch Troy?

In the US you can stream Troy on Fubo and Paramount+ and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Troy OK for kids?

Troy is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Troy is an R-rated historical war epic with graphic battle violence and adultery as a plot driver.

What movies are like Troy?

If you liked Troy, try Gladiator, Braveheart, Kingdom of Heaven and 300.