The Robe (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1953, The Robe is a drama and history film directed by Henry Koster, running about 135 minutes. “The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marcellus is a tribune in the time of Christ. He is in charge of the group that is assigned to crucify Jesus. Drunk, he wins Jesus' homespun robe after the crucifixion. He is tormented by nightmares and delusions after the event. Hoping to find a way to live with what he has done, and still not believing in Jesus, he returns to Palestine to try and learn what he can of the man he killed.
Who’s in it. The Robe stars Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio, Jean Simmons as Diana, Victor Mature as Demetrius and Jay Robinson as Caligula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Robe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Robe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Robe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Robe (1953)?
- In US, The Robe is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Robe worth watching?
- The Robe holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Robe?
- The Robe stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Jay Robinson and Richard Boone.
- When was The Robe released?
- The Robe was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.