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The Fall of the Roman Empire

1964Movie3 h 8 minNR

DramaHistory
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes56%68%

An intricate, epic drama movie about history and politics, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Never before a spectacle like the fall of the Roman empire

In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Political Intrigue
  • Decline of an Empire
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Lavish Production
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Tragedy
  • War and Conquest

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Anthony Mann
Written by
Philip Yordan, Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina
Produced by
Samuel Bronston
Music by
Dimitri Tiomkin

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Facts

March 24, 1964 · 3 h 8 min · NR

Released
March 24, 1964
Runtime
3 h 8 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Bastard Bastard, Historical Badass Upgrade, Adaptational Dye-Job +9

  • Bastard Bastard
  • Historical Badass Upgrade
  • Adaptational Dye-Job
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Money!
  • Downer Ending
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Evil Former Friend
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Tragic Villain
  • A God Am I
  • I Lied
  • Snow Means Death

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fall of the Roman Empire?"

Questions about The Fall of the Roman Empire

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Where can I stream The Fall of the Roman Empire?

PrimeKanopyHooplaMometuTubi TV

In the United States, The Fall of the Roman Empire streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Fall of the Roman Empire worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (56).

Can I half-watch The Fall of the Roman Empire?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Was The Fall of the Roman Empire a box office flop?

Budget$19 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.

What tropes does The Fall of the Roman Empire use?

Bastard BastardHistorical Badass UpgradeAdaptational Dye-JobScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Downer EndingDemoted to ExtraEvil Former FriendNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Tragic VillainA God Am II LiedSnow Means Deathand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Bastard Bastard, Historical Badass Upgrade, and Adaptational Dye-Job.