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Julius Caesar

1953·Movie
2h 1min·NR
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes97%80%

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

MGM's acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but both have sorely underestimated Mark Antony.
Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueShakespearean AdaptationTragedyClassical ActingMoral ConflictBetrayal & AmbitionOratoryAncient Rome

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Howard W. Koch, Alfred Raboch
Written by:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, William Shakespeare
Produced by:
John Houseman, Jud Kinberg, Mel Ballerino
Composed by:
Miklós Rózsa, Miklós Rózsa, Douglas Shearer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Julius Caesar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Julius Caesar legally?

YouTube TVPlexTubi TV

Julius Caesar is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on 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 Julius Caesar worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Julius Caesar rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Julius Caesar?

2 h 1 min

Julius Caesar runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Julius Caesar?

Critics97
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Julius Caesar higher (97) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Julius Caesar a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Julius Caesar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Julius Caesar?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Julius Caesar in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Julius Caesar use?

Could Say It, But...Pragmatic AdaptationSlouch of VillainyIn Case You Forgot Who Wrote ItAnachronism StewKubrick StareGood Is DumbSilence Is GoldenDied on Their BirthdayAntagonist in MourningBlood on the Debate FloorThe Dying Walkand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Julius Caesar, including Could Say It, But..., Pragmatic Adaptation, Slouch of Villainy.