Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare is an action, drama, history and documentary film directed by Edward Bazalgette, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by oath to avenge the wrongs inflicted on his home and, in pursuit of revenge, he will stop at nothing. Hannibal explores the man behind the myth, revealing what drove the 26-year-old to mastermind one of the most audacious military moves in history. With 40,000 soldiers and 37 elephants, he marched 1,500 miles to challenge his enemies on their own soil. It was an act so daring that few people believed it possible.

Who’s in it. Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare stars Alexander Siddig as Hannibal, Emilio Doorgasingh as Maharbal, Bashar Rahal as Hasdrubal and Mido Hamada as Mago, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.