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    The Emperor Caligula: 'The Untold Story' 1982 POSTER

    The Emperor Caligula: 'The Untold Story'

    1982

    Italian

    4.5

    14

    Action

    ancient rome

    bestiality

    Drama

    emperor

    History

    Horror

    orgy

    roman empire

    sadism

    Joe D'Amato Joe D'Amato Director Angelo Boscariol Angelo Boscariol as Man at Orgy Angelo Casadei Angelo Casadei as Man at Orgy Laura Gemser Laura Gemser as Miriam Charles Borromel Charles Borromel as Petreius
    An insane young emperor finds his love of brutality and degradation surpassed only by his hunger for enslaved virgins, cruel vengeance, extreme acts of 'horseplay' and beyond.
    Thermae Romae 2012 POSTER

    Thermae Romae

    2012

    Japanese

    6.4

    7

    46%

    46%

    Action

    based on manga

    bathhouse

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    hot spring

    japanese film

    roman empire

    Sci-Fi

    time travel

    Hideki Takeuchi Hideki Takeuchi Director Kazuki Kitamura Kazuki Kitamura as Ceionius Masachika Ichimura Masachika Ichimura as Hadrianus Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe as Lucius Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Mami's dad
    The story follows a Roman architect named Lucius, who is having trouble coming up with ideas. One day, he discovers a hidden tunnel underneath a spa that leads him to a modern Japanese bath house. Inspired by the innovations found there, he creates his own spa, Roma Thermae, bringing in the modern ideas to his time.
    Thermae Romae II 2014 POSTER

    Thermae Romae II

    2014

    Japanese

    6.1

    1

    41%

    41%

    based on manga

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    hot spring

    roman empire

    Sci-Fi

    time travel

    Hideki Takeuchi Hideki Takeuchi Director Masachika Ichimura Masachika Ichimura as Kazuki Kitamura Kazuki Kitamura as Ceionius Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe as Lucius Fumihiko Tachiki Fumihiko Tachiki as (voice)
    In ancient Rome, bathhouse architect Lucius (Hiroshi Abe) becomes famous with designing the original "thermae" (bathhouse). He receives an order to build a thermae in the colosseum to help gladiators recover from their wounds, but faces difficulties. Thus, Lucius travels again to modern day Japan through the time slip. He meets Manami (Aya Ueto) again, who is now a reporter for a magazine which covers bathroom. With the help of the flat face Japanese tribe, Lucius again designs a new thermae. Meanwhile, Emperor Hadrian (Masachika Ichimura) wants to keep the peace with the thermae, but the Senate wants to extend the land by using force. Emperor Hadrian and the Senate now have a confrontation and Rome becomes divided.
    Paul, Apostle of Christ 2018 POSTER

    Paul, Apostle of Christ

    2018

    English

    6.7

    69

    49%

    83%

    Action

    Adventure

    apostle

    bible

    Biography

    burned alive

    christianity

    Drama

    History

    prison

    roman empire

    Andrew Hyatt Andrew Hyatt Director John Lynch John Lynch as Aquila Maxime Durand Maxime Durand as Jewish Chief Priest #2 Jim Caviezel Jim Caviezel as Luke James Faulkner James Faulkner as Paul
    Risking his life, Luke ventures to Rome to visit Paul -- the apostle who's bound in chains and held captive in Nero's darkest and bleakest prison cell. Haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds, Paul wonders if he's been forgotten as he awaits his grisly execution. Before Paul's death, Luke resolves to write another book that details the birth of what will come to be known as the church.
    Spartacus 2004 POSTER

    Spartacus

    2004

    English

    6.6

    7

    68%

    68%

    Action

    ancient rome

    Drama

    gladiator

    gladiator fight

    History

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    slavery

    Robert Dornhelm Robert Dornhelm Director Henry Simmons Henry Simmons as Draba 2 episodes, 2004 Paul Telfer Paul Telfer as Gannicus 2 episodes, 2004 Richard Dillane Richard Dillane as Julius Caesar 2 episodes, 2004 Rhona Mitra Rhona Mitra as Varinia 2 episodes, 2004
    Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman gladiator school. Moved by the defiance of an Ethiopian warrior, Draba, Spartacus leads a slave uprising which threatens Rome's status quo. As Spartacus gains sympathy within the Roman Senate, he also makes a powerful enemy in form of Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who makes it a matter of personal honor to crush the rebellion.
    The Passion of the Christ 2004 POSTER

    The Passion of the Christ

    2004

    English

    271

    49%

    81%

    Action

    christianity

    Drama

    graphic violence

    jewry

    mission

    roman empire

    suffering

    Mel Gibson Mel Gibson Director Davide Marotta Davide Marotta as Baby Jim Caviezel Jim Caviezel as Jesus Monica Bellucci Monica Bellucci as Magdalen Lucio Allocca Lucio Allocca as Old Temple Guard
    A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
    Quo Vadis 1951 POSTER

    Quo Vadis

    1951

    English

    7.1

    29

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    christianity

    Drama

    epic

    History

    Romance

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    suicide

    Anthony Mann Anthony Mann Director Scott R. Beal Scott R. Beal as Fisherman Sophia Loren Sophia Loren as Lygia's Slave Abraham Sofaer Abraham Sofaer as Paul Alfred Brown Alfred Brown as Undetermined Role
    After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.
    Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods 2014 POSTER

    Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods

    2014

    French

    6.9

    49

    71%

    64%

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    roman empire

    Alexandre Astier Alexandre Astier Director Lionnel Astier Lionnel Astier as Cétautomatix Michael Adamthwaite Michael Adamthwaite as Humerus / Roman Brute #2 Jim Broadbent Jim Broadbent as Julius Caesar Nick Frost Nick Frost as Obelix
    In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built next to the village to start a new Roman colony.
    Attila 1982 POSTER

    Attila

    1982

    Italian

    6.3

    2

    attila

    Comedy

    History

    huns

    milan

    roman empire

    Franco Castellano Franco Castellano Director Mauro Di Francesco Mauro Di Francesco as Ferdulfo Franco Diogene Franco Diogene as Mercante genovese Giuseppe Castellano Giuseppe Castellano as Renoldo Anna Kanakis Anna Kanakis as Sirena Ammaliatrice
    The misadventures of Attila and his band of barbarians as they take up arms against the Roman Empire in their native Milano
    History of the World: Part I 1981 POSTER

    History of the World: Part I

    1981

    English

    6.8

    31

    61%

    81%

    Action

    Comedy

    french revolution

    History

    inquisition

    moses

    musical

    Musical

    roman empire

    stone age

    Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Director Howard Morris Howard Morris as Court Spokesman - The Roman Empire John Hurt John Hurt as Jesus - The Roman Empire Mary-Margaret Humes Mary-Margaret Humes as Miriam Johnny Silver Johnny Silver as Small Liar - The Roman Empire
    An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
    The Robe 1953 POSTER

    The Robe

    1953

    English

    6.7

    9

    38%

    69%

    Action

    bible

    christianity

    crucifixion

    Drama

    epic

    History

    palestine

    Romance

    roman empire

    Henry Koster Henry Koster Director Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell as Jesus Christ Michael Ansara Michael Ansara as Judas Michael Rennie Michael Rennie as Peter Roy Jenson Roy Jenson as Soldier
    Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
    Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar 1999 POSTER

    Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar

    1999

    French

    6.0

    14

    Action

    Adventure

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    fight

    resistance

    roman

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    sinti and romanies

    Claude Zidi Claude Zidi Director David Graham David Graham as Additional voice Christian Clavier Christian Clavier as Astérix Jean-Pierre Castaldi Jean-Pierre Castaldi as Caius Bonus Dietmar Mössmer Dietmar Mössmer as Garde prison
    Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar and his aide de camp Detritus discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them.
    Ben-Hur 1959 POSTER

    Ben-Hur

    1959

    English

    8.1

    138

    87%

    89%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    epic

    governor

    History

    middle east

    politics

    roman empire

    War

    William Wyler William Wyler Director John Le Mesurier John Le Mesurier as Doctor Duncan Lamont Duncan Lamont as Marius Maxwell Shaw Maxwell Shaw as Rower No. 43 Sam Jaffe Sam Jaffe as Simonides
    In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.
    Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert 2018 POSTER

    Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

    2018

    English

    7.8

    26

    59%

    59%

    Action

    christianity

    concert

    dancing

    Documentary

    Drama

    live musical

    Musical

    roman empire

    spectacle

    David Leveaux David Leveaux Director Christina Sajous Christina Sajous as Ensemble Abby Corrigan Abby Corrigan as Ensemble Soloist Glenn Close Glenn Close as Herself - Audience Member Ben Daniels Ben Daniels as Pontius Pilate
    The award-winning show is re-imagined as a live concert event, featuring an all-star cast of recording artists, set during the last week of Jesus' life as he deals with betrayal, love and jealousy, and told from the perspective of Judas.
    The Eagle 2011 POSTER

    The Eagle

    2011

    English

    6.2

    57

    39%

    41%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient rome

    Drama

    eagle

    History

    honor

    roman empire

    scotland

    slavery

    War

    Kevin Macdonald Kevin Macdonald Director Jamie Bell Jamie Bell as Esca Channing Tatum Channing Tatum as Marcus Ned Dennehy Ned Dennehy as Seal Chief / The Horned One Brian Gleeson Brian Gleeson as Traveller 1
    In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
    Asterix Versus Caesar 1985 POSTER

    Asterix Versus Caesar

    1985

    French

    6.8

    10

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    arena

    colosseum

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    gladiator

    hero

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    Gaëtan Brizzi Gaëtan Brizzi Director Patrick Floersheim Patrick Floersheim as Dubious Status Henri Poirier Henri Poirier as Le chef du camp romain / Le Romain au long discours Paul Bisciglia Paul Bisciglia as (voice) Jerry Di Giacomo Jerry Di Giacomo as (voice)
    Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...
    Spartacus 1960 POSTER

    Spartacus

    1960

    English

    7.9

    111

    93%

    87%

    Action

    Adventure

    Biography

    Drama

    epic

    gladiator

    gladiator fight

    History

    insurgence

    roman empire

    slavery

    War

    Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick Director Robert J. Wilke Robert J. Wilke as Guard Captain Carleton Young Carleton Young as Herald Michael Masters Michael Masters as Small Role Chuck Hayward Chuck Hayward as Soldier
    The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
    King Arthur 2004 POSTER

    King Arthur

    2004

    English

    6.3

    122

    30%

    59%

    5th century

    Action

    Adventure

    battle

    Drama

    History

    king arthur

    merlin

    northumbria

    roman empire

    War

    Antoine Fuqua Antoine Fuqua Director Clive Owen Clive Owen as Arthur Hugh Dancy Hugh Dancy as Galahad Keira Knightley Keira Knightley as Guinevere Mads Mikkelsen Mads Mikkelsen as Tristan
    The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.
    Barabbas 1961 POSTER

    Barabbas

    1961

    English

    6.9

    22

    89%

    67%

    Action

    Adventure

    bible

    Biography

    christianity

    crucifixion

    Drama

    epic

    History

    roman empire

    sword and sandal

    Richard Fleischer Richard Fleischer Director Curt Lowens Curt Lowens as Disciple Piero Pastore Piero Pastore as Nicodemus Sharon Tate Sharon Tate as Patrician in Arena Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley as Vasasio
    Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
    Monty Python's Life of Brian 1979 POSTER

    Monty Python's Life of Brian

    1979

    English

    8.0

    86

    96%

    93%

    Action

    bethlehem

    Comedy

    crucifixion

    jewry

    monty python

    roman empire

    three kings

    Terry Jones Terry Jones Director Kenneth Colley Kenneth Colley as Jesus George Harrison George Harrison as Mr. Papadopolous John Cleese John Cleese as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur Michael Palin Michael Palin as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
    Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
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