8 Best Ancient Rome Epics of All Time

By Vlad Zakh · January 6, 2028

Drama intense

Ancient Rome’s grandeur and brutality have inspired some of Hollywood’s most spectacular historical epics, full of gladiatorial combat and political intrigue.

Gladiator II (2024) 01

Gladiator II (2024)

IMDb ★ 6.5

A former soldier is forced into the Colosseum and must confront a brutal, corrupt Roman regime.

Centurion (2010) 02

Centurion (2010)

IMDb ★ 6.2

A Roman legion's survivors flee for their lives after being ambushed deep in hostile Pictish territory.

Gladiator (2000) 03

Gladiator (2000)

IMDb ★ 8.5

A betrayed Roman general is forced into slavery and rises through the gladiatorial arena seeking revenge.

The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) 04

The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A Roman general's loyalty to a dying emperor is tested by corrupt successors scheming for the throne.

Cleopatra (1963) 05

Cleopatra (1963)

IMDb ★ 6.6

The Egyptian queen's political and romantic alliances with Rome shape the fate of two empires.

Spartacus (1960) 06

Spartacus (1960)

IMDb ★ 7.9

An enslaved gladiator leads a massive uprising against the Roman Republic.

Ben-Hur (1959) 07

Ben-Hur (1959)

IMDb ★ 8.1

A betrayed Jewish prince seeks revenge against his former friend, now a powerful Roman officer.

Quo Vadis (1951) 08

Quo Vadis (1951)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A Roman military commander falls for a Christian woman as Emperor Nero's persecution intensifies.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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