Caligula (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Caligula is a drama, romance and history film directed by Tinto Brass, running about 156 minutes. “What would you have done if you had been given absolute power of life and death over everybody else in the whole world?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The perversion behind imperial Rome, the epic story of Rome's mad Emporer. All the details of his cruel, bizarre reign are revealed right here: His unholy sexual passion for his sister, his marriage to Rome's most infamous prostitute, his fiendishly inventive means of disposing those who would oppose him, and more.
Who’s in it. Caligula stars Malcolm McDowell as Caligula, Teresa Ann Savoy as Drusilla, Helen Mirren as Caesonia and Peter O'Toole as Tiberius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Caligula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caligula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caligula tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caligula (1979)?
- In US, Caligula is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caligula worth watching?
- Caligula holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caligula?
- Caligula stars Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole and John Gielgud.
- When was Caligula released?
- Caligula was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.