The 300 Spartans (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, The 300 Spartans is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Essentially true story of how Spartan king Leonidas led an extremely small army of Greek Soldiers (300 of his personal body guards from Sparta) to hold off an invading Persian army now thought to have numbered 250,000.
Who’s in it. The 300 Spartans stars Richard Egan as King Leonidas, Ralph Richardson as Themistocles of Athens, Diane Baker as Ellas and Barry Coe as Phylon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The 300 Spartans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 300 Spartans page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 300 Spartans tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 300 Spartans (1962)?
- In US, The 300 Spartans is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 300 Spartans worth watching?
- The 300 Spartans holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 300 Spartans?
- The 300 Spartans stars Richard Egan, Ralph Richardson, Diane Baker, Barry Coe and David Farrar.
- When was The 300 Spartans released?
- The 300 Spartans was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.