Pompeii: The Last Day (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6.5

Pompeii: The Last Day poster

Released in 2003, Pompeii: The Last Day is an action, drama and history film directed by Peter Nicholson, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. In 79 AD, one of the infamous natural disasters in human history occurred when Mount Vesuvius erupted. With speculative dramatizations of various inhabitants' final hours along with detailed documentation of the known facts concerning the eruption, the horrific day is vividly brought to life.

Who’s in it. Pompeii: The Last Day stars Rachel Atkins as Plinia, Tim Pigott-Smith as Pliny the Elder, Omar Berdouni as Callistus and Jim Carter as Polybius, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pompeii: The Last Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pompeii: The Last Day page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pompeii: The Last Day 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 Pompeii: The Last Day (2003)?
In US, Pompeii: The Last Day is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pompeii: The Last Day worth watching?
Pompeii: The Last Day holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pompeii: The Last Day?
Pompeii: The Last Day stars Rachel Atkins, Tim Pigott-Smith, Omar Berdouni, Jim Carter and Jonathan Firth.
When was Pompeii: The Last Day released?
Pompeii: The Last Day was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.