Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic

2010 1h 28m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 587

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Synopsis

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Dante journeys through the nine circles of Hell -- limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery -- in search of his true love, Beatrice. An animated version of the video game of the same name.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Graham McTavish
Dante (voice)
Vanessa Branch
Beatrice (voice)
Peter Jessop
Virgil (voice)
Steve Blum
Lucifer (voice)
Mark Hamill
Alighiero (voice)
Victoria Tennant
Bella (voice)
Bart McCarthy
Charon / Filippo Argenti (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
King Minos / Phlegias (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Disa
Writers: Brandon Auman
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America, Japan, Singapore, South Korea

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: United States of America, Japan, Singapore, South Korea.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher Tin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Graham McTavish and Vanessa Branch and Peter Jessop carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1401113 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mike Disa directs. Christopher Tin scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Japan, Singapore, South Korea. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
4International production across 4 countries: United States of America, Japan, Singapore, South Korea.
5Original score by Christopher Tin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Graham McTavish and Vanessa Branch and Peter Jessop carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1401113 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 36 themes, including "based on novel or book", "traitor", "greed", "crusade".

The technical file

Original score: Christopher Tin
Runtime: 88 min · 1h 28m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic (2010)

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TwoWheelUnion2026-03-08
★ 7/10
Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic is a surprisingly powerful and underrated animated film that expands the game's world into something cinematic, stylish, and emotionally gripping. Instead of sticking to one visual look, the movie uses multiple animation styles, and each one brings a different mood to the journey through Hell. The shifting art directions make every circle feel unique, unsettling, and memorable. The story is dark, intense, and engaging from start to finish. Watching Dante descend deeper into Hell to save Beatrice feels epic, tragic, and personal all at once. The film doesn't just rely on action - it explores guilt, sacrifice, and redemption in a way that keeps you invested in Dante's fate the entire time. On top of that, the voice acting is excellent. The performances give real weight to the characters, making the emotional moments hit just as hard as the brutal ones. Combined with the haunting soundtrack and striking visuals, the movie feels more mature and cinematic than most animated adaptations. Overall, Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic stands out as a bold, stylish, and gripping experience. With its great animation style, compelling story, and strong voice work, it's an animated film that deserves far more attention from fans of dark fantasy and action animation.

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