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Billy Budd

7.319621h 59mMovieDramaAction

Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.

DirectorPeter Ustinov

WritersPeter Ustinov·DeWitt Bodeen

ProducerPeter Ustinov

Where to watch

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max Amazon Channel HBO Max

HBO Max

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Ustinov

Terence Stamp

Robert Ryan

John Claggart, Master of Arms

Peter Ustinov

Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain

Melvyn Douglas

The Dansker, Sailmaker

Paul Rogers

Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant

John Neville

Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant

David McCallum

Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer

Ronald Lewis

Enoch Jenkins, Maintopman

Lee Montague

Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistant

Thomas Heathcote

Thomas Heathcote

Alan Payne, Maintopman

Ray McAnally

William O'Daniel, Maintopman

Robert Brown

Arnold Talbot, Maintopman

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Billy Budd — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Billy Budd?

Billy Budd is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Billy Budd on Netflix?

No, Billy Budd is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Billy Budd on Amazon Prime Video?

Billy Budd isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Billy Budd for free?

Billy Budd is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.