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William Tell

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2025 | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Last Duel or Braveheart, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $265K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 132K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nick Hamm

  • Claes BangWilliam Tell
  • Connor SwindellsGessler
  • Golshifteh FarahaniSuna
  • Jonah Hauer-KingRudenz
  • Ellie BamberPrincess Bertha
  • Rafe SpallStauffacher
  • Emily BeechamGertrude
  • Jonathan PryceAttinghausen
  • Ben KingsleyKing Albrecht
  • Solly McLeodMelchtal