Carry On Cleo (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1964, Carry On Cleo is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 94 minutes. “The Funniest Film Since 54 B.C.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Brits—inventor Hengist Pod, and Horse, a brave and cunning fighter—are captured and enslaved by invading Romans and taken to Rome. One of their first encounters in Rome leaves Hengist being mistaken for a fighter, and gets drafted into the Royal Guard to protect Cleopatra.
Who’s in it. Carry On Cleo stars Sid James as Marc Antony, Kenneth Williams as Caeser, Jim Dale as Horsa and Amanda Barrie as Cleopatra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Carry On Cleo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Cleo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Cleo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carry On Cleo (1964)?
- In US, Carry On Cleo is available to stream on FlixFling and BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carry On Cleo worth watching?
- Carry On Cleo holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carry On Cleo?
- Carry On Cleo stars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Amanda Barrie and Joan Sims.
- When was Carry On Cleo released?
- Carry On Cleo was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.