National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar (2018): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2018, National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar is a drama film directed by Tony Grech-Smith, running about 138 minutes.

What it’s about. Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital. Nicholas Hytner’s production will thrust the audience into the street party that greets Caesar’s return, the congress that witnesses his murder, the rally that assembles for his funeral and the chaos that explodes in its wake.

Who’s in it. National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar stars David Calder as Julius Caesar, Michelle Fairley as Caius Cassius, David Morrissey as Mark Antony and Ben Whishaw as Marcus Brutus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar page.

If you liked it. Fans of National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and Der Pate - Teil II.