

The Fall of the Roman Empire
“Never before a spectacle like the fall of the Roman empire”
In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.
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Where is The Fall of the Roman Empire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | FOD | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Fall of the Roman Empire is a 1964 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness. It has a runtime of 3h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu.
The Fall of the Roman Empire was produced by Samuel Bronston Productions and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 24, 1964, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Writers
- Ben Barzman, Philip Yordan, Basilio Franchina
- Release date
- March 24, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Samuel Bronston Productions, Paramount Pictures
The Fall of the Roman Empire cast & crew
The Fall of the Roman Empire was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Ben Barzman, Philip Yordan, and Basilio Franchina.
The cast features Sophia Loren as Lucilla, Stephen Boyd as Livius, Alec Guinness as Marcus Aurelius, James Mason as Timonides, Christopher Plummer as Commodus, and Anthony Quayle as Verulus.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Robert Krasker, and it was produced by Samuel Bronston.
Is The Fall of the Roman Empire worth watching?
The Fall of the Roman Empire holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 224 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 3h 8m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Fall of the Roman Empire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fall of the Roman Empire
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Cast of The Fall of the Roman Empire

Sophia Loren
Lucilla

Stephen Boyd
Livius

Alec Guinness
Marcus Aurelius

James Mason
Timonides

Christopher Plummer
Commodus

Anthony Quayle
Verulus

John Ireland
Ballomar

Omar Sharif
Sohamus

Mel Ferrer
Cleander

Eric Porter
Julianus

Finlay Currie
Senator

Andrew Keir
Polybius
The Fall of the Roman Empire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fall of the Roman Empire in United States?
The Fall of the Roman Empire is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu in United States.
▸Is The Fall of the Roman Empire on Kanopy?
Yes — The Fall of the Roman Empire is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Fall of the Roman Empire in?
The Fall of the Roman Empire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fall of the Roman Empire?
The Fall of the Roman Empire runs 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).
▸What is The Fall of the Roman Empire rated?
The Fall of the Roman Empire is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 224 ratings.











