Spartacus
“They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well”
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Where to watch Spartacus in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Spartacus there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Spartacus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Spartacus
Spartacus is a 1960 English-language history, war and drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons. It has a runtime of 3h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Spartacus was produced by Bryna Productions and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 13, 1960, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $60 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Writers
- Dalton Trumbo, Peter Ustinov
- Release date
- October 13, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $60 million
- Production
- Bryna Productions, Universal Pictures
Spartacus cast & crew
Spartacus was directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Dalton Trumbo and Peter Ustinov.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as Spartacus, Laurence Olivier as Marcus Licinius Crassus, Jean Simmons as Varinia, Charles Laughton as Sempronius Gracchus, Peter Ustinov as Lentulus Batiatus, and John Gavin as Julius Caesar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex North, cinematography is by Russell Metty, and it was produced by Kirk Douglas and Edward Lewis.
Is Spartacus worth watching?
Spartacus holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,393 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed history films.
At 3h 17m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy history, war, and drama, Spartacus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Spartacus
Spartacus isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Spartacus
Kirk Douglas
Spartacus
Laurence Olivier
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Jean Simmons
Varinia
Charles Laughton
Sempronius Gracchus
Peter Ustinov
Lentulus Batiatus
John Gavin
Julius Caesar
Tony Curtis
Antoninus
Nina Foch
Helena Glabrus
John Ireland
Crixus
Herbert Lom
Tigranes Levantus
John Dall
Marcus Publius Glabrus
Woody Strode
Draba
Spartacus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Spartacus in United States?
Spartacus is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Spartacus in?
Spartacus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Spartacus?
Spartacus runs 3 hours 17 minutes (197 minutes).
▸What is Spartacus rated?
Spartacus is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,393 ratings.
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