Movie

Billy Budd

“The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!”

★ 7.3(75)19621h 59m

Billy Budd is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Billy Budd

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Peter Ustinov
Release date: 1962-11-12
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Anglo Allied

Billy Budd — trailer

About Billy Budd

Billy Budd is a 1962 movie in the Drama and Action genres, directed by Peter Ustinov, starring Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan and Peter Ustinov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 75 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Billy Budd in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Terence Stamp

Billy Budd

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

Alan Payne, Maintopman

Ray McAnally

William O'Daniel, Maintopman

Robert Brown

Arnold Talbot, Maintopman

Themes & keywords

mutinycourt casewar shiphomicide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Billy Budd in Canada?+

In Canada, Billy Budd is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Billy Budd on Netflix?+

Billy Budd is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas and Paul Rogers.

When did Billy Budd come out?+

Billy Budd is a 1962 movie directed by Peter Ustinov.

What genre is Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd is Drama and Action film.

Who directed Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd was directed by Peter Ustinov.