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Pompeii

2014Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic415.0Rotten Tomatoes27%34%

An epic, thrilling action movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Roman Epic
  • Disaster Thriller
  • Gladiator Romance
  • Visually Spectacular
  • Race Against Time
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Historical Action
  • Volcanic Eruption
  • Sword & Sandal

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Paul W. S. Anderson
Written by
Janet Scott Batchler, Michael Robert Johnson, Lee Batchler
Produced by
Paul W. S. Anderson, Don Carmody, Robert Kulzer
Music by
Clinton Shorter

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Facts

February 18, 2014 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
February 18, 2014
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, History, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Germany
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$118 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

Damsel in Distress, Villains Want Mercy, Dull Surprise +9

  • Damsel in Distress
  • Villains Want Mercy
  • Dull Surprise
  • Female Gaze
  • But for Me, It Was Tuesday
  • "Everybody Dies" Ending
  • Mercy Kill
  • Tempting Fate
  • Karmic Death
  • The Queen's Latin
  • Tall, Dark, and Snarky
  • And Now You Must Marry Me

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Pompeii?"

Questions about Pompeii

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pompeii?

NetflixfuboTVNBCStarz

In the United States, Pompeii streams on Netflix, fuboTV, NBC, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Pompeii worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is Pompeii okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Pompeii good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Damsel in Distress, Villains Want Mercy, and Dull Surprise.