Cleopatra (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1963, Cleopatra is a drama, romance and history film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 248 minutes. “The motion picture the world has been waiting for!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
Who’s in it. Cleopatra stars Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, Richard Burton as Marcus Antonius, Rex Harrison as Julius Caesar and Pamela Brown as High Priestess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Cleopatra has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $71M at the box office.
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 Cleopatra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cleopatra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cleopatra (1963)?
- In US, Cleopatra 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 Cleopatra worth watching?
- Cleopatra holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cleopatra?
- Cleopatra stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown and George Cole.
- When was Cleopatra released?
- Cleopatra was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 248 minutes.