Caligula with Mary Beard (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Caligula with Mary Beard is a history and documentary film directed by Hugo Macgregor, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. What is true and what is false in the hideous stories spread about the controversial figure of the Roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (12-41), nicknamed Caligula? Professor Mary Beard explains what is accurate and what is mythical in the historical accounts that portray him as an unbalanced despot. Was he a sadistic tyrant, as Roman historians have told, or perhaps the truth about him was manipulated because of political interests?
Who’s in it. Caligula with Mary Beard stars Mary Beard as Herself - Host, Greg Woolf as Himself - Historian, Timothy Peter Wiseman as Self - Historian and Catharine Edwards as Herself - Historian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Caligula with Mary Beard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Acorn TV, Magellan TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caligula with Mary Beard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caligula with Mary Beard tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caligula with Mary Beard (2013)?
- In US, Caligula with Mary Beard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Acorn TV and Magellan TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caligula with Mary Beard worth watching?
- Caligula with Mary Beard holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caligula with Mary Beard?
- Caligula with Mary Beard stars Mary Beard, Greg Woolf, Timothy Peter Wiseman, Catharine Edwards and Henry Hurst.
- When was Caligula with Mary Beard released?
- Caligula with Mary Beard was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.