Caligula's Slaves (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 2.8

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Released in 1984, Caligula's Slaves is a drama, romance and history film directed by Lorenzo Onorati, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Roman emperor Caligula leaves the last days of glory amidst orgies of food and sex. During a show by two nude slaves, the emperor is particularly attracted to one of them, Lysia, ignoring that she had been planted close to him with orders to murder him. Only, the young man makes her feel for him, passion and motherly love, and she'll protect him rather then fulfill her mission. Drama ensues.

Who’s in it. Caligula's Slaves stars Robert Gligorov as Caligula / Gemellus, Sandra Venturini as Lysia, Aldo Ralli as Midas and Francesco Romei as Lucius' cousin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Caligula's Slaves has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caligula's Slaves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Caligula's Slaves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Caligula's Slaves (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Caligula's Slaves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Caligula's Slaves worth watching?
Caligula's Slaves holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Caligula's Slaves?
Caligula's Slaves stars Robert Gligorov, Sandra Venturini, Aldo Ralli, Francesco Romei and Maurice Poli.
When was Caligula's Slaves released?
Caligula's Slaves was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.