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1. Cleopatra (1963)

G | 192 min | Biography, Drama, History

Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt experiences both triumph and tragedy as she attempts to resist the imperial ambitions of Rome.

Directors: Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Rouben Mamoulian | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown

Votes: 37,400 | Gross: $57.78M

2. Augustus: The First Emperor (2003 TV Movie)

R | 178 min | Drama, History, Romance

Caesar Augustus tells of how he became the emperor to his reluctant daughter, Julia following the death of her husband Agrippa.

Director: Roger Young | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Charlotte Rampling, Vittoria Belvedere, Benjamin Sadler

Votes: 1,455

3. Ovid and the Art of Love (2019)

TV-14 | 120 min | Drama

In this fresh retelling of the famed Ancient Roman poet's life set in contemporary Detroit, the young Ovid finds his life in danger when he clashes with the emperor by writing a guide to love and seduction.

Director: Esmé von Hoffman | Stars: John Savage, Amara Zaragoza, Corbin Bleu, Tara Summers

Votes: 117

4. Cleopatra (1912)

Unrated | 100 min | Drama, History

The fabled queen of Egypt's affair with Roman general Marc Antony is ultimately disastrous for both of them.

Director: Charles L. Gaskill | Stars: Helen Gardner, Pearl Sindelar, Miss Fielding, Miss Robson

Votes: 620

5. David Macaulay: Roman City (1994 TV Movie)

Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, Animation, History

As we explore the remains of Roman cities, we also follow the story of one such city in Gaul, beset with political corruption and Celtic insurrection.

Director: Larry Klein | Stars: David Macaulay, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Brian Blessed

Votes: 74

6. Antoine et Cléopâtre (1967 TV Movie)

153 min | Drama, History, Romance

After the murder of her lover Caesar, Egypt's queen Cleopatra needs a new ally. She seduces his probable successor Mark Antony. This develops into real love and slowly leads to a war with the other possible successor: Octavius.

Director: Jean Prat | Stars: François Chaumette, Judith Magre, Jean Muselli, Pierre Meyrand

Votes: 6

7. Treasures of Ancient Hellas: Monuments of the Acropolis (1999 Video)

56 min | Documentary, Family

The Acropolis - marvel at the history and the vivid representations of the unique monuments of the sacred rock of the Acropolis of Athens, the Parthenon, the Erectheion, the Karyatidis, the... See full summary »

Director: Paul Pissanos

Votes: 8

8. The Splendour of the Heavens (2009 Video)

10 min | Animation, Short, Fantasy

Imagine what it would be like to watch a film that has just been washed up to the shore. The Splendour Of The Heavens is an exploration of an exotic somewhat familiar, yet not explained ... See full summary »

9. Cities of the Underworld (2007– )
Episode: Rome's Hidden Empire (2007)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History

Much of modern Rome is built upon the foundations of the first century Roman city and was above Goraud at that time. Eric visits some of these ruins and his guides explain the activities that occurred there two thousand years ago.

Stars: Darius Arya, Eric Geller

Votes: 26

10. I, Claudius (1976)
Episode: A Touch of Murder (1976)

Not Rated | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History

In 54 AD, Emperor Claudius - elderly and lame from birth - is writing his biography and the history of his family. He recalls an encounter with the Sibyl, who recognizes him from his ... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker

Votes: 512

11. I, Claudius (1976)
Episode: Old King Log (1976)

Not Rated | 53 min | Biography, Drama, History

AD 54: Claudius feels that Rome should return to be a Republic but nonetheless marries his niece Agripinilla and makes her son Nero co-heir with his own, teen-aged son Britannicus. Aware of... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Bernard Hepton, John Cater, Barbara Young

Votes: 350

12. I, Claudius (1976)
Episode: Poison Is Queen (1976)

Not Rated | 51 min | Biography, Drama, History

Germanicus returns from Germania in triumph and he and Claudius catch up on family news - Claudius now has a son but is not enjoying married life. He tells Germanicus what Postumus had ... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker

Votes: 407

13. I, Claudius (1976)
Episode: Waiting in the Wings (1976)

Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

Whilst Tiberius in exile derives some comfort from hearing of the mysterious death of Gaius, Antonia confesses to Julia her disappointment in Claudius. She chastises his siblings ... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker

Votes: 405

14. I, Claudius (1976)
Episode: What Shall We Do About Claudius? (1976)

Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

Six years have passed. Germanicus has joined Tiberius in the Germanian campaign, to avenge the Roman legion slaughtered at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Claudius remains at home, ... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker

Votes: 398

15. The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode: Baalbek and Anjar (2016)

Documentary, History

Known as "City of the Sun" in Roman times, Baalbek is known for having the best-preserved Roman temple in the world, the Temple of Bacchus. Anjar, Lebanon is home to the ruins of an ancient palace once built by ancient Umayyad rulers.

Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: John Barefield

16. TopTenz (2010– )
Episode: 10 Common Myths About the Roman Empire (2021)

11 min | Documentary

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Star: Simon Whistler

17. The Spread of the Eagle (1963)
Episode: Part Nine: The Monument (1963)

Drama, History, Romance

After the murder of her lover Caesar, Egypt's queen Cleopatra needs a new ally. She seduces his probable successor Mark Antony. This develops into real love and slowly leads to a war with the other possible successor: Octavius.

Director: Peter Dews | Stars: Keith Michell, Mary Morris, George Selway, David William

18. Queen Cleopatra (2023)
Episode: The Last Pharaoh (2023)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Drama

While Octavian and the Roman army target Egypt, crises erupt on and off the battlefield; Cleopatra must protect herself, her children and her empire.

Director: Tina Gharavi | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Adele James, Craig Russell, John Partridge

Votes: 11,529

19. Le monde en face (2009– )
Episode: Mark Zuckerberg, l'empereur de Facebook (2023)

75 min | Documentary

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Directors: Laurent Follea, Julien Le Bot | Stars: Richard Allan, Romain Badouard, Danah Boyd, Dominique Cardon

20. Curious Traveler (2015– )
Episode: Sorrento (2017)

24 min | Reality-TV

Why did ancient Roman rich and famous choose to vacation here? Why did the Greeks settle here? Who opened the gate for the bad guys in the 1500s? What does the town clock tower symbolize? ... See full summary »

Stars: Luciana Coppola, Rossella Esposito, Christine van Blokland