Cleopatra (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, Cleopatra is a documentary film directed by Michel Auder, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. Cleopatra situates itself in the same relationship to Hollywood as the Warhol/Morrisey films of the period. It corresponds to Joseph Mankiewicz's 1963 Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton which Auder's cast watched and used as the starting point for scene by scene improvisation Auder drew his cast from Warhol's ensemble – including not only Viva and Louis Waldon, but also Taylor Mead, Ondine, Andrea Feldman, Gerard Melanga and others.
Who’s in it. Cleopatra stars Viva as Cleopatra, Gerard Malanga, Taylor Mead and Nico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cleopatra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cleopatra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cleopatra tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cleopatra (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cleopatra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cleopatra worth watching?
- Cleopatra holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cleopatra?
- Cleopatra stars Viva, Gerard Malanga, Taylor Mead, Nico and Ondine.