Official movie poster for Priest (2011), a action fantasy film

Priest(2011)

The war is eternal. His mission is just the beginning.

5.9(2,623)1h 27m2011-05-05
ActionFantasyHorror

Priest Synopsis

In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess.

Priest (2011) is a action, fantasy and horror film directed by Scott Stewart, released on May 5, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Lily Collins and Maggie Q. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 2,623 ratings.

Director:
Scott Stewart
Writers:
Cory Goodman, Min-Woo Hyung
Producers:
Michael De Luca, Joshua Donen, Mitchell Peck
Cinematographer:
Don Burgess
Composer:
Christopher Young
Production:
Michael De Luca Productions, Stars Road Entertainment, TOKYOPOP, Buckaroo Entertainment, Screen Gems
Budget:
$60,000,000
Revenue:
$84,154,026
Status:
Released

Priest (2011) Trailer

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Priest Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 2,623 ratings.

Dark Jedi

8/10

A film just in my style. It’s a future/alternate reality kind of apocalyptic action/horror movie. Fairly simple and straightforward plot where the good guys stays pretty much stays as the good guys throughout the move and the hero is really someone that kicks ass throughout the movie. No bloody fussing around with making the hero “human” or some crap like that. The special effects and the apocalyptic sceneries…

Reviewed on March 10, 2018

CinemaSerf

6/10

Whatever did happen to Cam Gigandet? Perhaps a career in carpentry? Let’s face it, he was pretty wooden himself and he wasn’t the only one in this lively but predictable fantasy adventure. It’s really all about a highly-trained and lethal priest (Paul Bettany) who is convinced that the status quo between mankind and vampire that has existed for generations is about to be ruptured. He takes his concerns to his boss…

Reviewed on June 21, 2025

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Priest – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Priest online?

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Priest (2011) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Priest?

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The main cast of Priest (2011) includes Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Lily Collins, Maggie Q and Stephen Moyer. The film was directed by Scott Stewart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Priest released?

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Priest was released on May 5, 2011 and runs for 1h 27m.

Is Priest worth watching?

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Priest (2011) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 2,623 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Priest?

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Yes. The official Priest trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.