Julius Caesar (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1953, Julius Caesar is a drama and history film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 120 minutes. “MGM's acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for the idealist and the republic.
Who’s in it. Julius Caesar stars Marlon Brando as Mark Antony, James Mason as Brutus, John Gielgud as Cassius and Louis Calhern as Julius Caesar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Julius Caesar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1953)?
- In US, Julius Caesar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Julius Caesar?
- Julius Caesar stars Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud, Louis Calhern and Greer Garson.
- When was Julius Caesar released?
- Julius Caesar was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.