Spartacus (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film
Released in 1926, Spartacus is a notable film.
What it’s about. The owner of the gladiator school buys two slaves, the Thracian Spartacus and the Gaul Artorix. During the first fight in the arena, Spartacus wins over the Colloseum audience and his freedom. When freed from gladiator slavery, Spartacus calls slaves and Rome plebs for a rebel. The dictator Sulla dies. Spartacus and rebellious slaves lay out a camp near Vesuvius. The Roman commander Crassus is unable to take Spartacus’s camp by storm, so he lays siege to it. Spartacus is betrayed; he dies with his friend Artorix in a battle. The film is based on Raffaello Giovagnoli’s novel of the same name.
Who’s in it. Spartacus stars Serhii Minin as Artorix, a gladiator.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spartacus page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spartacus (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spartacus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Spartacus?
- Spartacus stars Serhii Minin.
- When was Spartacus released?
- Spartacus was released in 1926.