Julius Caesar (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1970, Julius Caesar is a drama, war and history film directed by Stuart Burge, running about 117 minutes. “No grander Caesar... No greater cast!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. All-star cast glamorizes this lavish 1970 remake of the classic William Shakespeare play, which portrays the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, and the resulting war between the faction led by the assassins and the faction led by Mark Anthony.
Who’s in it. Julius Caesar stars Charlton Heston as Marc Antony, Jason Robards as Marcus Brutus, John Gielgud as Julius Caesar and Robert Vaughn as Servilius Casca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Julius Caesar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Julius Caesar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Julius Caesar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Julius Caesar (1970)?
- In US, Julius Caesar is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Julius Caesar worth watching?
- Julius Caesar holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Julius Caesar?
- Julius Caesar stars Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud, Robert Vaughn and Richard Chamberlain.
- When was Julius Caesar released?
- Julius Caesar was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.