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Cleopatra

1963·Movie
4h 11min·G
IMDb7.0Metacritic606.6Rotten Tomatoes61%67%

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History Vault

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Cleopatra fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle10
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

The motion picture the world has been waiting for!

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
Historical EpicPolitical IntrigueLavish ProductionStar-Crossed RomanceAncient WorldStrong PerformancesOpulent SpectacleTragedy

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Andrew Marton, Ray Kellogg
Written by:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Sidney Buchman, Ranald MacDougall
Produced by:
Walter Wanger, Stuart Lyons, C.O. Erickson
Composed by:
Alex North, Bernard Freericks, Murray Spivack

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cleopatra

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Where can I stream Cleopatra legally?

History Vault

Cleopatra is included with a subscription to History Vault 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 Cleopatra worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cleopatra rated?

GViolence

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

How long is Cleopatra?

4 h 11 min

Cleopatra runs 4 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cleopatra?

Critics61
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Cleopatra much the same way.

Was Cleopatra a box office hit?

Budget$36 million
Box office$58 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $36 million to make and earned $58 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Cleopatra in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cleopatra?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cleopatra in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cleopatra use?

Succession CrisisSuicide WatchHistorical Hero UpgradeSissy VillainBungled SuicideCultured WarriorRe-CutEpic MovieHistorical Domain CharacterDeath SeekerMemento MacGuffinKick the Dogand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for Cleopatra, including Succession Crisis, Suicide Watch, Historical Hero Upgrade.