Rhodes (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 9

Released in 1996, Rhodes is a drama series.
What it’s about. Martin Shaw stars as Cecil Rhodes, the man whose controversial career included the creation of de Beers, the addition of nearly one million square miles to the Britain's African Empire, and had given his name to a country (Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe) larger than most of Europe. Martin Shaw's son plays the younger Rhodes and other cast members include Neil Pearson, Frances Barber and Ken Stott.
Who’s in it. Rhodes stars Ken Stott as Barney Barnato, Martin Shaw as Cecil John Rhodes, Joe Shaw as Young Cecil Rhodes and Frances Barber as Princess Catherine Radziwill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Rhodes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rhodes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rhodes tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rhodes (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rhodes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rhodes worth watching?
- Rhodes holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rhodes?
- Rhodes stars Ken Stott, Martin Shaw, Joe Shaw, Frances Barber and Tim Dutton.
- When was Rhodes released?
- Rhodes was released in 1996.