Tristan & Isolde

Tristan & Isolde (2005)

  • 32% of critics liked it
    (121 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (206,473 ratings)

One of the great stories of doomed love is given a new screen interpretation in this historical drama. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, King Donnchadh (David O'Hara) of Ireland has become the de facto ruler of England, but one of his underlings, Lord Marke (Rufus Sewell), dreams of… More

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PG-13,
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Genres
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jan 13, 2006 Wide
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader

    Strikes a good balance between action and romance in this version of the medieval legend.

  • Martin Hoyle, Time Out

    Pretty and rather dull.

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    It's so cheesy and corny.

  • Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

    A serious, old-fashioned, history-heavy romance.

  • Peter L'Official, Village Voice

    I dub thee tolerable.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jennifer D


    James Franco is eaaaassssyyyy on the eyes isn't he? Wowza. Other than that... eh... sorry not much else to say on this...

  • Alice S


    Melodrama, but decent melodrama. Gorgeous artistic direction and engrossing story of ill-fated lovers.

  • Mark H


    Utterly rote romantic drama which retells the medieval legend of Tristan and Iseult. The script is not compelling, the story drags, and the leads barely register any passion whatsoever. If you must see a movie about star crossed lovers, see Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet… More

  • Ginny  


    <b>War, strategy, jealousy, deceit, power, love, honor and duty.</b><br> The story takes place after the fall of the Roman Empire. Britannia is left divided after the Romans left the lands as Ireland stands unscathed. <br><br>The legend of Tristan and… More

  • Bobby H


    The ending was a tad predictable, but the story itself is awesome! Its a major twist between action, chick flick, and always keeps you thinking. Awesome movie!

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