Titus Andronicus (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1985, Titus Andronicus is a drama film directed by Jane Howell, running about 168 minutes.
What it’s about. Having subdued the Goths, warrior Titus Andronicus returns to Rome to bury his sons, with Gothic Queen Tamora and her retinue as captives. The newly-dead Roman Emperor's two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, are competing for their father's title. According to Roman custom, Titus sacrifices Tamora's eldest son to the Gods; having the deciding vote, he also chooses Saturninus as Emperor. Both acts have tragic consequences.
Who’s in it. Titus Andronicus stars Trevor Peacock as Titus Andronicus, Eileen Atkins as Queen Tamora, Anna Calder-Marshall as Lavinia and Brian Protheroe as Saturninus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Titus Andronicus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Titus Andronicus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Titus Andronicus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Titus Andronicus (1985)?
- In US, Titus Andronicus is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Titus Andronicus worth watching?
- Titus Andronicus holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Titus Andronicus?
- Titus Andronicus stars Trevor Peacock, Eileen Atkins, Anna Calder-Marshall, Brian Protheroe and Edward Hardwicke.
- When was Titus Andronicus released?
- Titus Andronicus was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.