Cleopatra (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1934, Cleopatra is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 100 minutes. “The love affair that shook the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The queen of Egypt barges the Nile and flirts with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar.
Who’s in it. Cleopatra stars Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra, Warren William as Julius Caesar, Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Antony and Joseph Schildkraut as King Herod, 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. 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 (1934)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cleopatra?
- Cleopatra stars Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Henry Wilcoxon, Joseph Schildkraut and Ian Keith.
- When was Cleopatra released?
- Cleopatra was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.