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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

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Cast · Directed by Peter Ustinov

TSTerence Stamp
Terence Stamp
Billy Budd
RRRobert Ryan
Robert Ryan
John Claggart, Master of Arms
PUPeter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov
Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain
MDMelvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
The Dansker, Sailmaker
PRPaul Rogers
Paul Rogers
Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant
JNJohn Neville
John Neville
Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant
DMDavid McCallum
David McCallum
Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
RLRonald Lewis
Ronald Lewis
Enoch Jenkins, Maintopman
LMLee Montague
Lee Montague
Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistant
THThomas Heathcote
Thomas Heathcote
Alan Payne, Maintopman
RMRay McAnally
Ray McAnally
William O'Daniel, Maintopman
RBRobert Brown
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 October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

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