Quo Vadis (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1951, Quo Vadis is a drama, romance and history film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 171 minutes. “THIS IS THE BIG ONE! The splendor and savagery of the world's wickedest empire! Three hours of spectacle you'll remember for a lifetime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.
Who’s in it. Quo Vadis stars Robert Taylor as Marcus Vinicius, Deborah Kerr as Lygia, Leo Genn as Petronius and Peter Ustinov as Nero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Quo Vadis has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21M 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 Quo Vadis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quo Vadis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quo Vadis (1951)?
- In US, Quo Vadis 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 Quo Vadis worth watching?
- Quo Vadis 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 Quo Vadis?
- Quo Vadis stars Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn, Peter Ustinov and Patricia Laffan.
- When was Quo Vadis released?
- Quo Vadis was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.