Official movie poster for Solomon Kane (2009), a adventure fantasy film

Solomon Kane(2009)

Fight evil... With evil.

6.0(1,579)1h 44m2009-12-23
AdventureFantasyAction

Solomon Kane Synopsis

A nomadic 16th century warrior, condemned to hell for his brutal past, seeks redemption by renouncing violence, but finds some things are worth burning for as he fights to free a young Puritan woman from the grip of evil.

Solomon Kane (2009) is a adventure, fantasy and action film directed by MJ Bassett, released on December 23, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars James Purefoy, Pete Postlethwaite, Alice Krige and Mackenzie Crook. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,579 ratings.

Director:
MJ Bassett
Writers:
Robert E. Howard, MJ Bassett
Producers:
Paul Berrow, Samuel Hadida
Cinematographer:
Dan Laustsen
Composer:
Klaus Badelt
Production:
Davis Films, Czech Anglo Pictures, Wandering Star Pictures, Essential Entertainment
Budget:
$45,000,000
Revenue:
$19,700,000
Status:
Released

Solomon Kane (2009) Trailer

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Solomon Kane Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1,579 ratings.

Reno

6/10

**In the 17th England, a ruthless warrior set to rediscover his path.** There's no reason, but after a long due I saw this. I'm pretty impressed with the film's production, but in the end it was an average film for me. James Purefoy was good, but the story needed someone very husky looking actor to play the Solomon. That's what spoiled my watch, other than that I enjoyed most of the film. Because the tone and the…

Reviewed on October 4, 2016

John Chard

8/10

If I kill you I am bound for hell. It's a price I shall gladly pay. Solomon Kane is directed by Michael J. Bassett and Bassett adapts the character of Kane from the magazine character created by Robert E. Howard. It stars James Purefoy, Rachael Hurd-Wood, Pete Postlethwaite and Anthony Wilks. Music is by Klaus Badelt and cinematography by Dan Laustsen. ​ It's early 1600 and English mercenary Solomon Kane (Purefoy)…

Reviewed on February 25, 2019

Filipe Manuel Neto

5/10

**If we can forget the errors in historical recreation and the blatant predictability of the script, it's a good film for an idle evening.** I don't know Robert E. Howard's literary work very well, but I confess that I don't like “Conan” and I feel that the fantasy genre has seen better days. However, what I saw in this film pleased me: it's good enough to entertain us satisfactorily, but it's not the kind of film…

Reviewed on December 3, 2023

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Solomon Kane – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Solomon Kane online?

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Solomon Kane (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Solomon Kane?

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The main cast of Solomon Kane (2009) includes James Purefoy, Pete Postlethwaite, Alice Krige, Mackenzie Crook and Max von Sydow. The film was directed by MJ Bassett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Solomon Kane released?

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Solomon Kane was released on December 23, 2009 and runs for 1h 44m.

Is Solomon Kane worth watching?

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Solomon Kane (2009) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1,579 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Solomon Kane?

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