Messalina (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1960, Messalina is a drama film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.
Who’s in it. Messalina stars Belinda Lee as Valeria Messalina, Giancarlo Sbragia as Aulo Celso, Spiros Focás as Lucius Maximus and Carlo Giustini as Lucius Geta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Messalina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Messalina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Messalina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Messalina (1960)?
- In US, Messalina is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Messalina worth watching?
- Messalina holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Messalina?
- Messalina stars Belinda Lee, Giancarlo Sbragia, Spiros Focás, Carlo Giustini and Gian Carlo Sbragia.
- When was Messalina released?
- Messalina was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.