I, Claudius (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1937, I, Claudius is a notable film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 31 minutes.
What it’s about. An unfinished 1937 film adaptation of life and times of the Roman Emperor, Claudius. The production was dogged by adverse circumstances, culminating in a car accident involving co-star Merle Oberon that caused filming to cease before completion.
Who’s in it. I, Claudius stars Charles Laughton as Claudius, Merle Oberon as Messalina, Emlyn Williams as Caligula and Robert Newton as Cassius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, I, Claudius 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 I, Claudius page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I, Claudius (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I, Claudius change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I, Claudius worth watching?
- I, Claudius holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I, Claudius?
- I, Claudius stars Charles Laughton, Merle Oberon, Emlyn Williams, Robert Newton and Flora Robson.
- When was I, Claudius released?
- I, Claudius was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.
