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Demetrius and the Gladiators

1954Movie1 h 41 minNR

History
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes77%65%

A nostalgic, spectacular adventure movie about history and faith and meaning.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

It begins where "The Robe" left off!

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Feels like

  • Biblical Epic
  • Historical Drama
  • Gladiatorial Action
  • Roman Empire
  • Faith & Temptation
  • Grand Spectacle
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Moral Conflict
  • Political Intrigue

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Delmer Daves
Written by
Philip Dunne
Produced by
Frank Ross
Music by
Franz Waxman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 16, 1954 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
June 16, 1954
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Adventure, History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Gladiator Games, Walking Shirtless Scene, Sequel Non-Entity +6

  • Gladiator Games
  • Walking Shirtless Scene
  • Sequel Non-Entity
  • The Vamp
  • Bodyguard Betrayal
  • MacGuffin
  • Evil Redhead
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Kneel Before Zod

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Demetrius and the Gladiators?"

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Where can I stream Demetrius and the Gladiators?

Mometu

In the United States, Demetrius and the Gladiators is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Demetrius and the Gladiators worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Demetrius and the Gladiators a sequel?

  1. The Robe (1953)
  2. Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Robe (1953).

Is Demetrius and the Gladiators okay for kids?

NRViolenceSexual content

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Demetrius and the Gladiators a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$26 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 13.1 times its budget.