Sword-and-Sandal (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, Sword-and-Sandal is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Jérôme Korkikian, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. The silent cinema had already created colossal movies based on ancient civilizations, but it is in the 1950s when peplums reach their apogee in Hollywood. Then, peplums take root at Cinecittà studios, in Rome, where cheap cinema is produced with bodybuilders as heroes. The genre decays in the late 1960s, but rises again decades later, when a modern classic is released in 2000.
Who’s in it. Sword-and-Sandal stars Julien Bocher as Self - Narrator (voice), Hervé Lacroix as Self - Narrator (voice), Romain Debord as Self - Narrator (voice) and Douglas Wick as Self - Producer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sword-and-Sandal 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 Sword-and-Sandal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword-and-Sandal tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sword-and-Sandal (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sword-and-Sandal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sword-and-Sandal worth watching?
- Sword-and-Sandal holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sword-and-Sandal?
- Sword-and-Sandal stars Julien Bocher, Hervé Lacroix, Romain Debord, Douglas Wick and David Franzoni.
- When was Sword-and-Sandal released?
- Sword-and-Sandal was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.