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Cleopatra

1917·Movie
2h 5min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, a real life story, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The story of Cleopatra, the fabulous queen of Egypt, and the epic romances between her and the greatest men of Rome, Julius Caesar and Antony. Only a small fragment of this film survives.
Silent Film EraHistorical EpicQueen of EgyptTragic RomancePolitical IntrigueAncient RomeLost Film FragmentTheda Bara

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Cleopatra worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cleopatra rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Cleopatra?

2 h 5 min

Cleopatra runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Cleopatra based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cleopatra?

Critics91
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Cleopatra higher (91) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cleopatra in?

xx

It was made in xx. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Cleopatra use?

Would Hurt a ChildStraight for the CommanderSuicide WatchExact WordsRoyal BratAnachronism StewPurple Is PowerfulDeparture Means DeathMemento MacGuffinAlways Second BestKick the DogDecapitation Presentationand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for Cleopatra, including Would Hurt a Child, Straight for the Commander, Suicide Watch.