Quo Vadis (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Quo Vadis is a drama and history film directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.
Who’s in it. Quo Vadis stars Paweł Deląg as Marcus Vincius, Magdalena Mielcarz as Lygia, Bogusław Linda as Petronius and Michal Bajor as Neron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Quo Vadis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quo Vadis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quo Vadis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quo Vadis (2001)?
- In US, Quo Vadis is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quo Vadis worth watching?
- Quo Vadis holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quo Vadis?
- Quo Vadis stars Paweł Deląg, Magdalena Mielcarz, Bogusław Linda, Michal Bajor and Jerzy Trela.
- When was Quo Vadis released?
- Quo Vadis was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.