Troy (2004)
Troy is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Troy is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 11,543 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 163 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 2h 43m on it?
2h 43m of English action with an adventure streak. With 11,543 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.2/10 across 11,543 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 43m — long |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Wolfgang Petersen
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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