The Tempest

5.3(135)20101h 51m

DramaFantasyComedy

An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.

Director

Julie Taymor

Budget

$20.0M

Revenue

$0.3M

Cast

Helen Mirren

Prospera

Felicity Jones

Miranda

Reeve Carney

Prince Ferdinand

David Strathairn

King Alonso

Tom Conti

Gonzalo

Alan Cumming

Sebastian

Chris Cooper

Antonio

Ben Whishaw

Ariel

Russell Brand

Trinculo

Alfred Molina

Stephano

Djimon Hounsou

Caliban

Jude Akuwudike

Boatswain

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Reviews

1 review

FilipeManuelNeto

4y ago

2.0

**A film that seemed very promising, but ended up being very disappointing.** I have to say that I have never read _The Tempest_ and I needed, before seeing the film, to read a little about the original play. Personally, I really like the works of William Shakespeare and have read several of his plays. And I've also noticed that the most staunch defenders of the renowned author's work are somet...