Ring of the Nibelungs(2004)
The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.
Ring of the Nibelungs Synopsis
In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.
Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) is a action, adventure, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Uli Edel, released on November 19, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Kristanna Loken and Julian Sands. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
- Director:
- Uli Edel
- Writers:
- Peter Morwood, Diane Duane, Uli Edel
- Producers:
- Oreste Rossignoli, Marlow De Mardt, Alan Latham
- Cinematographer:
- Elemér Ragályi
- Composer:
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Production:
- Tandem Communications, TANDEM Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Sat.1, Uncharted Territory, Castlering Productions, The Ring (UK), Octave S.R.L., Channel 4 Television, Patrola Film
- Budget:
- $23,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) Trailer
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Ring of the Nibelungs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benno Fürmann
as Siegfried
Alicia Witt
as Kriemhild
Kristanna Loken
as Brunnhild
Julian Sands
as Hagen
Samuel West
as Gunther
Max von Sydow
as Eyvind
Robert Pattinson
as Giselher
Mavie Hörbiger
as Lena
Aletta Bezuidenhout
as Hallbera
Sean Higgs
as Alberich
Götz Otto
as King Thorkwin
Ralf Moeller
as King Thorkilt
Key crew
Directed by Uli Edel, written by Peter Morwood, Diane Duane and Uli Edel, produced by Oreste Rossignoli, Marlow De Mardt and Alan Latham.
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Ring of the Nibelungs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 160 ratings.
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Ring of the Nibelungs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ring of the Nibelungs online?
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Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ring of the Nibelungs?
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The main cast of Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) includes Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Kristanna Loken, Julian Sands and Samuel West. The film was directed by Uli Edel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ring of the Nibelungs released?
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Ring of the Nibelungs was released on November 19, 2004 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is Ring of the Nibelungs worth watching?
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Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ring of the Nibelungs?
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Yes. The official Ring of the Nibelungs trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.