The Revenant (2015)
A raw, visually stunning tale of survival and vengeance set against the savage beauty of the 1820s American frontier.
The Revenant - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Revenant
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Western, Drama, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 37m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, French
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 6, 2016 (Germany - 16), January 8, 2016 (United States - R), January 8, 2016 (Canada - 14A), January 15, 2016 (United Kingdom - 15), February 24, 2016 (France - 12), January 29, 2016 (India - A), January 7, 2016 (New Zealand - R16), January 7, 2016 (Australia - MA 15+), February 4, 2016 (Brazil - 16), January 28, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), January 14, 2016 (Italy - T), February 5, 2016 (Spain - 16), January 14, 2016 (South Korea - 15), March 18, 2016 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Вяртанец з таго свету (BY), El renacido (ES), The Revenant - Hồn Ma Báo Thù (VN), Легенда Г'ю Гласса (UA), O Regresso (BR), レヴェナント: 蘇えりし者 (JP)
- Production Companies: Monarchy Enterprises S.a.r.l., Regency Enterprises, Appian Way, CatchPlay, Anonymous Content, New Regency Pictures, Hong Kong Alpha Motion Pictures Co., M Productions, RatPac Entertainment
- Production Countries: Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States of America
The Revenant - Plot
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
The Revenant - Trailer
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Blood lost. Life found.
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The Revenant - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
Main Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Tom Hardy
- Domhnall Gleeson
- Will Poulter
- Forrest Goodluck
- Duane Howard
- Arthur Redcloud
- Melaw Nakehk'o
- Grace Dove
- Lukas Haas
Writers
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Mark L. Smith
Producers
- Steve Golin
- Arnon Milchan
- Mary Parent
- Keith Redmon
- James W. Skotchdopole
The Revenant - FAQs
Is The Revenant based on a true story?
Yes, The Revenant is inspired by the real life of Hugh Glass, a 19th-century American fur trapper and frontiersman. The film draws from Michael Punke's 2002 novel of the same name, which fictionalizes Glass's legendary survival story after a grizzly bear mauling in 1823.
Did Leonardo DiCaprio win an Oscar for The Revenant?
Yes. Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Hugh Glass in The Revenant. The film also earned Alejandro González Iñárritu the Oscar for Best Director, and Emmanuel Lubezki won Best Cinematography — his third consecutive win in that category.
Where can you stream The Revenant?
The Revenant is available to stream on Hulu. It can also be rented or purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability may vary by region, so check JustWatch for the most current options in your area.
Who are the main actors in The Revenant?
The Revenant stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass and Tom Hardy as the treacherous John Fitzgerald. The supporting cast includes Domhnall Gleeson as Captain Andrew Henry, Will Poulter as Jim Bridger, and Forrest Goodluck as Hawk, Glass's son.
How long is The Revenant?
The Revenant has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes). Its extended length allows director Alejandro González Iñárritu to immerse viewers in the brutal, unforgiving landscapes of the 1820s American frontier and the slow, grueling nature of Glass's survival and quest for justice.
What is the age rating for The Revenant?
The Revenant is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects the film's intense sequences of violence, disturbing content, language, and brief sexuality. Parental guidance is strongly advised. International ratings vary: 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany and Spain, and MA 15+ in Australia.
Who directed The Revenant and who filmed it?
The Revenant was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the acclaimed Mexican filmmaker behind Birdman and Babel. The film was shot entirely using natural light by legendary cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, a creative choice that gave the film its strikingly raw, immersive visual identity.
What is The Revenant about?
Set in the 1820s American wilderness, The Revenant follows frontiersman Hugh Glass, who is savagely mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by members of his own expedition. Fueled by grief and a fierce will to survive, Glass endures the brutal frontier to seek justice against those who betrayed him.
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