Troy Joins Peacock Streaming Library in December

The 2004 historical epic Troy is now available to stream on Peacock. The film’s addition to the platform is a key part of the service’s December lineup, giving subscribers access to Wolfgang Petersen’s large-scale adaptation of Homer’s The Iliad.

A Streaming Home for a Modern Epic

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, Troy dramatizes the legendary Trojan War. The story follows Trojan prince Paris (Orlando Bloom), who sparks a massive conflict by taking Helen (Diane Kruger) from Spartan King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson). Menelaus’s brother, Agamemnon (Brian Cox), uses the event as a pretext to wage war on Troy, with the legendary warrior Achilles (Brad Pitt) at the forefront of the battle.

The Cast and Production

The film features an extensive ensemble cast that includes:

• Brad Pitt as Achilles
• Eric Bana as Hector
• Orlando Bloom as Paris
• Diane Kruger as Helen
• Sean Bean as Odysseus
• Peter O’Toole as Priam
• Rose Byrne, Brian Cox, Brendan Gleeson, and Julie Christie Produced on an estimated budget of $175 million, the film was a significant commercial success, grossing nearly $500 million worldwide during its theatrical run.

Critical Reception vs. Audience Popularity

Despite its star power and box office performance, Troy received a mixed critical reception. The film holds a 53% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. In contrast, it boasts a more favorable 74% audience score, with many viewers praising its scale, battle sequences, and performances. Audience reviews often describe it as a “true sword-and-sandal epic” with grand scope and palpable themes of honor and love, even if it takes creative liberties with its source material.

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