Pompeii (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2014, Pompeii is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, running about 105 minutes. “No warning. No escape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
Who’s in it. Pompeii stars Kit Harington as Milo, Carrie-Anne Moss as Aurelia, Emily Browning as Cassia and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Atticus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Pompeii has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $117.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Pompeii page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pompeii 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 (2014)?
- In US, Pompeii is available to stream on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Pompeii worth watching?
- Pompeii holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pompeii?
- Pompeii stars Kit Harington, Carrie-Anne Moss, Emily Browning, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Jessica Lucas.
- When was Pompeii released?
- Pompeii was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.