Romulus and the Sabines (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1961, Romulus and the Sabines is an adventure film directed by Richard Pottier, running about 98 minutes. “The Warrior Who Founded Rome! The Kidnapping That Founded An Empire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The classic story from the early days of Rome where there are no women. Romulus, the founder of Rome, finds women to be wives from Sabina where there are a lot of women. The Sabine men, of course, attack Rome to get their wives and daughters back.
Who’s in it. Romulus and the Sabines stars Roger Moore as Romulus, Mylène Demongeot as Rea, Jean Marais as Marte and Rosanna Schiaffino as Venere, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Romulus and the Sabines 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 Romulus and the Sabines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romulus and the Sabines tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romulus and the Sabines (1961)?
- In US, Romulus and the Sabines 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 Romulus and the Sabines worth watching?
- Romulus and the Sabines holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romulus and the Sabines?
- Romulus and the Sabines stars Roger Moore, Mylène Demongeot, Jean Marais, Rosanna Schiaffino and Scilla Gabel.
- When was Romulus and the Sabines released?
- Romulus and the Sabines was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.