Spartacus (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Spartacus is an action and drama film directed by Robert Dornhelm, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman gladiator school. Moved by the defiance of an Ethiopian warrior, Draba, Spartacus leads a slave uprising which threatens Rome's status quo. As Spartacus gains sympathy within the Roman Senate, he also makes a powerful enemy in form of Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who makes it a matter of personal honor to crush the rebellion.
Who’s in it. Spartacus stars Goran Visnjic as Spartacus, Alan Bates as Antonius Agrippa, Angus Macfadyen as Marcus Crassus and Rhona Mitra as Varinia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Spartacus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spartacus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spartacus 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 Spartacus (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spartacus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spartacus worth watching?
- Spartacus holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spartacus?
- Spartacus stars Goran Visnjic, Alan Bates, Angus Macfadyen, Rhona Mitra and Ian McNeice.
- When was Spartacus released?
- Spartacus was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.