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Overlord (2018)

“Stop the unstoppable.”

6.7/10 · 3,258 votes 1h 50m r HorrorScience-fictionWar

#156 of 328 films from 2018 #337 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Julius Avery · Written by Billy Ray, Mark L. Smith

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Overview

On the eve of D-Day, a team of American paratroopers crash behind enemy lines and come face-to-face with a Nazi threat unlike any the world has ever seen.

Cast

Jovan Adepoas Boyce
Wyatt Russellas Ford
Pilou Asbækas Wafner
Mathilde Ollivieras Chloe
John Magaroas Tibbet
Iain De Caesteckeras Chase
Jacob Andersonas Dawson
Dominic Applewhiteas Rosenfeld
Gianny Tauferas Paul
Bokeem Woodbineas Rensin
Erich Redmanas Dr. Schmidt
Patrick Brammallas American Officer
Mark McKennaas Murphy
Joseph Quinnas Grunauer

Facts

Release dateNovember 1, 2018
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) — about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction, War
LanguageEN
Budget$38,000,000
Box office$41,657,844 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt4530422

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Questions

How long is Overlord?
Overlord runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Overlord worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 3,258 votes, which places it #156 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 53%) and #337 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Overlord?
Overlord was directed by Julius Avery. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Pope's Exorcist (2023), Samaritan (2022), Son of a Gun (2014).
Who stars in Overlord?
Jovan Adepo as Boyce; Wyatt Russell as Ford; Pilou Asbæk as Wafner; Mathilde Ollivier as Chloe; John Magaro as Tibbet; Iain De Caestecker as Chase.
What is Overlord rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Overlord?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18461.

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