Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1954, Demetrius and the Gladiators is an adventure and history film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
Who’s in it. Demetrius and the Gladiators stars Victor Mature as Demetrius, Susan Hayward as Messalina, Michael Rennie as Peter and Debra Paget as Lucia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Demetrius and the Gladiators has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demetrius and the Gladiators page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demetrius and the Gladiators tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)?
- In US, Demetrius and the Gladiators is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Demetrius and the Gladiators worth watching?
- Demetrius and the Gladiators holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demetrius and the Gladiators?
- Demetrius and the Gladiators stars Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget and Anne Bancroft.
- When was Demetrius and the Gladiators released?
- Demetrius and the Gladiators was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.