The Arena (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1974, The Arena is an action and adventure film directed by Steve Carver, running about 82 minutes. “See wild women fight to the death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Female gladiators fight to the death. Inspired by the story of Spartacus, follow the adventures of a bevy of slave girls who, upon finding themselves thrust into the gladiator ring, mount a vicious rebellion to fight their way to freedom.
Who’s in it. The Arena stars Pam Grier as Mamawi, Margaret Markov as Bodicia, Lucretia Love as Deidre and Paul Müller as Lucilius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Arena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Arena page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Arena 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Arena (1974)?
- In US, The Arena is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Arena worth watching?
- The Arena holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Arena?
- The Arena stars Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, Lucretia Love, Paul Müller and Daniele Vargas.
- When was The Arena released?
- The Arena was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.