Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Inglourious Basterds is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go.
The verdict
Inglourious Basterds stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 24,793 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 153 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go.
Should you spend 2h 33m on it?
2h 33m of English drama, leaning thriller, adults only. That score holds across 24,793 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 33m
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is 18
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 24,793 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A late night with the lights off
Story
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 33m — long |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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