Nero's Mistress (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, Nero's Mistress is a comedy and history film directed by Steno, running about 83 minutes. “The Bawdy Decadence of Nero's Rome...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nero is on holiday at the seaside. Poppea, Seneca and many other guests are with him. Nero is preparing a great show where he will be the star. When Agrippina, his mother, arrives with her German praetorians and decides Nero has to conquer Britain, she is asking for trouble. Many attempts of murder and poisoning will happen on the eve of his great show.
Who’s in it. Nero's Mistress stars Alberto Sordi as Nero, Vittorio De Sica as Seneca, Brigitte Bardot as Poppea and Gloria Swanson as Agrippina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Nero's Mistress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nero's Mistress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nero's Mistress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nero's Mistress (1956)?
- In US, Nero's Mistress is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nero's Mistress worth watching?
- Nero's Mistress holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nero's Mistress?
- Nero's Mistress stars Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Brigitte Bardot, Gloria Swanson and Ciccio Barbi.
- When was Nero's Mistress released?
- Nero's Mistress was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.