Caesar and Cleopatra (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1945, Caesar and Cleopatra is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Gabriel Pascal, running about 138 minutes. “The most lavish picture ever on the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The aging Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen. Adapted by George Bernard Shaw from his own play.
Who’s in it. Caesar and Cleopatra stars Claude Rains as Julius Caesar, Vivien Leigh as Cleopatra, Stewart Granger as Apollodorus and Flora Robson as Ftatateeta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Caesar and Cleopatra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caesar and Cleopatra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caesar and Cleopatra tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)?
- In US, Caesar and Cleopatra is available to stream on fuboTV, Criterion Channel and IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caesar and Cleopatra worth watching?
- Caesar and Cleopatra holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caesar and Cleopatra?
- Caesar and Cleopatra stars Claude Rains, Vivien Leigh, Stewart Granger, Flora Robson and Francis L. Sullivan.
- When was Caesar and Cleopatra released?
- Caesar and Cleopatra was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.