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Pompeii

2014·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
41
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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

No warning. No escape.

In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
Roman EpicDisaster ThrillerGladiator RomanceVisually SpectacularRace Against TimeTragic Love StoryHistorical ActionVolcanic EruptionSword & Sandal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Pompeii

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Where can I stream Pompeii legally?

Pompeii is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, and NBC in the United States. 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 Pompeii worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pompeii rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Pompeii?

1 h 45 min

Pompeii runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pompeii?

Critics34
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Pompeii higher (46) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Pompeii a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$118 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $118 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Pompeii in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Pompeii?

72ADAEAGARATAUBBBEBGBOBRBYBZCA+58

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pompeii in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pompeii use?

Damsel in DistressVillains Want MercyDull SurpriseFemale GazeBut for Me, It Was Tuesday"Everybody Dies" EndingMercy KillTempting FateKarmic DeathThe Queen's LatinTall, Dark, and SnarkyAnd Now You Must Marry Meand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Pompeii, including Damsel in Distress, Villains Want Mercy, Dull Surprise.