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Quo Vadis

1951·Movie
2h 54min·NR

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Violence7
  • Tension6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, faith and meaning, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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THIS IS THE BIG ONE! The splendor and savagery of the world's wickedest empire! Three hours of spectacle you'll remember for a lifetime!

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.
Historical EpicAncient RomeReligious DramaClash of CulturesTyranny vs. FaithSpectacular SetsRomanceMoral Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Quo Vadis legally?

Quo Vadis is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Quo Vadis worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Quo Vadis rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Quo Vadis?

2 h 54 min

Quo Vadis runs 2 h 54 min.

Is Quo Vadis based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Quo Vadis?

Critics77
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Quo Vadis much the same way.

Was Quo Vadis a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Quo Vadis in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Quo Vadis?

75AOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCACH+61

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Quo Vadis in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Quo Vadis use?

NarratorPutting on the ReichBalcony SpeechPromoted to Love InterestHistorical Villain UpgradeBut Liquor Is QuickerBlaming the AdvisorAdaptational Dye-JobSissy VillainBoring InsultPsychopathic Man ChildArtistic License – Historyand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Quo Vadis, including Narrator, Putting on the Reich, Balcony Speech.