Official movie poster for Caesar and Cleopatra (1945), a drama history film

Caesar and Cleopatra(1945)

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6.2(59)2h 18m1945-12-11
DramaHistoryComedy

Caesar and Cleopatra Synopsis

At the height of the Roman Civil War, an aging Julius Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen Cleopatra, whom he teaches how to rule Egypt.

Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) is a drama, history and comedy film directed by Gabriel Pascal, released on December 11, 1945 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Claude Rains, Vivien Leigh, Stewart Granger and Flora Robson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 59 ratings.

Director:
Gabriel Pascal
Writers:
George Bernard Shaw
Producers:
Gabriel Pascal
Cinematographer:
Jack Cardiff
Composer:
Georges Auric
Production:
Gabriel Pascal Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Status:
Released

Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Caesar and Cleopatra before you stream it.

Caesar and Cleopatra Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 59 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

A gloriously spectacular but rather soulless adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's telling of the relationship between Julius Caesar - an engagingly mischievous effort from Claude Rains and the young and ostensibly inexperienced Cleopatra (Vivien Leigh). The story depicts the games he plays with her, and then she - more successfully - with him as their unlikely romance blossoms and an intricate power play takes…

Reviewed on July 1, 2022

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Caesar and Cleopatra – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Caesar and Cleopatra online?

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Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) is available to stream on fuboTV, Criterion Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Caesar and Cleopatra?

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The main cast of Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) includes Claude Rains, Vivien Leigh, Stewart Granger, Flora Robson and Francis L. Sullivan. The film was directed by Gabriel Pascal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Caesar and Cleopatra released?

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Caesar and Cleopatra was released on December 11, 1945 and runs for 2h 18m.

Is Caesar and Cleopatra worth watching?

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Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Caesar and Cleopatra?

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Yes. The official Caesar and Cleopatra trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.