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Action romantic film
Troy (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Troy is a 2004 action romantic film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt. It is partly based on The Iliad by Homer and Emily Wilson. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes and earned $497.4 million worldwide on a $175 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 43m (163 min)
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $175M
- Based on
- The Iliad by Homer and Emily Wilson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Troy About?
The premise of Troy without spoilers, adapted from The Iliad by Homer and Emily Wilson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Inspired by Homer’s epic poem, the story follows the clash between ancient Troy and Sparta. When Trojan prince Paris takes Helen, the wife of Spartan King Menelaus, it ignites a devastating war. Driven by ambition, Menelaus’s brother Agamemnon rallies the Greek armies to conquer Troy and assert control over the Aegean Sea. The conflict escalates into a legendary battle with profound consequences for the kingdoms involved, testing the strength and courage of warriors on both sides.
Troy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mythology
- greek myth
- revenge
- ancient troy
- greek
- city name in title
- trojan empire
- homer's iliad
- walled city
- myth
- trojan horse
- greek mythology
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- trojan war
- troy
- epic
- king
- rape
- empire
- sparta greece
- shield
- loss of husband
- adulterous wife
- husband wife relationship
- aegean sea
- adultery
- warrior
- vengeance
- female nudity
- sex scene
- female rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- stripping
- prison rape
- man slaps a woman
- battle
- sword
- prince
- bronze age
- ship
- flaming arrow
- armor
- queen
- brotherhood
- god
- spoils of war
- slave
- tragic hero
- shot with a bow and arrow
- ancient world
- treachery
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Cast & crew
Troy Cast
Eric Bana leads the cast, with Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
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Director Wolfgang Petersen
Ratings
Troy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Troy 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 72% User score
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Plot
Troy Plot Summary
What happens in Troy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Agamemnon, portrayed by Brian Cox, the ruler of Mycenae, has successfully united numerous kingdoms in Greece under his command and is now preparing to launch an assault on Thessaly. In a bid to avoid open conflict, King Triopas, played by Julian Glover, proposes that they allow their finest warriors to determine the victor. Triopas sends forth the daunting Boagrius, while Agamemnon’s confidence rests with Achilles. Achilles, a fierce warrior embodying the spirit of battle, is reluctant to fight for Agamemnon, as he yearns to carve out his own legacy and achieve immortality. Ultimately, Achilles triumphs over Boagrius, solidifying Agamemnon’s dominance over Thessaly.
Full summary
The whole story of Troy, scene by scene
Box office
Troy Box Office & Budget
Troy grossed $497.4 million worldwide on a $175 million budget, 2.8 times what it cost. $133.4 million came from the US and Canada and $364 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$497.4M
2.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $133.4M
- International
- $364M
- Budget
- $175M
US & Canada 27%
Rest of the world 73%
Awards
Troy Awards & Nominations
Troy was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Videos
Troy Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 3 trailers and 6 clips.
- Trailer Troy (Director's Cut) - Trailer
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Clip The Director's Cut - Full Movie Preview
- Clip Menelaus and Paris Fight for Helen of Troy
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Troy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the king of Mycenae and leader of the Greek forces?
Details
Troy Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Untitled 'The Illiad' Project” and “تروی”.
- Also known as
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- Untitled 'The Illiad' Project
- تروی
- 特洛伊
- Տռոյա
- Troja
- Troya
- Troie
- Trója
- Троя
- Troija
- Tróia
- Truva
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- ทรอย
- Τροία
- טרויה
- トロイ
- Troia
- 트로이
- Троја
- Trooja
- 特洛伊：木馬屠城
- 木馬屠城
- Người Hùng Thành Troy
- طروادة, ტროა
- تروآ
- ट्रॉय
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Articles About Troy
2 articles about Troy. The latest: “The Renaissance of Historical Epics in Modern Film”.
FAQ
Troy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Troy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Troy?
Troy runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
When was Troy released?
Troy was released on May 14, 2004.
Who directed Troy?
Troy was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
More films by Wolfgang Petersen Who is in the cast of Troy?
Troy stars Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt.
How much did Troy make at the box office?
Troy grossed $497.4 million worldwide ($133.4 million domestic, $364 million international) on a budget of $175 million.
How is Troy rated?
Troy has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Troy based on a book?
Yes. Troy is partly adapted from The Iliad by Homer and Emily Wilson.
Was Troy nominated for any awards?
Troy received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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