A two-part special that re-tells the staggering expansion, domination, and ultimate collapse of one of history’s greatest and most cautionary civilizations.
In the United States, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire streams on Philo, HISTORY Vault, and History. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 4 other countries.
Is The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch score
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8).
Is The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire?
3 h
About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 84 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.