Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "classical-antiquity"

1. Spartacus (2010–2013)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.

Stars: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel

Votes: 256,925

2. Rome (2005–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Romance

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kerry Condon

Votes: 185,296

3. Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.

Stars: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare

Votes: 145,351

4. Domina (2021–2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History

The life and rise of Livia Drusilla, the powerful wife of the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar.

Stars: Alex Lanipekun, Ewan Horrocks, Matthew McNulty, Kasia Smutniak

Votes: 6,391

5. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

R | 164 min | Drama

The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Paul Greco

Votes: 63,100 | Gross: $7.63M

6. Britannia (2017–2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

In 43 AD, the Roman Army returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia.

Stars: David Morrissey, Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Mackenzie Crook, Julian Rhind-Tutt

Votes: 17,861

7. Barbarians (2020–2022)

TV-MA | 569 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Torn between the mighty empire that raised him and his own tribal people, a Roman officer's conflicted allegiances lead to an epic historical clash.

Stars: Laurence Rupp, Jeanne Goursaud, David Schütter, Florian Schmidtke

Votes: 30,265

8. Plebs (2013–2019)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, History

"Plebs" follows three desperate young men from the suburbs as they try to get laid, hold down jobs, and climb the social ladder in the big city--that happens to be Ancient Rome.

Stars: Tom Rosenthal, Ryan Sampson, Tom Basden, Karl Theobald

Votes: 9,056

9. I, Claudius (1976)

Not Rated | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

The personal and governmental affairs of the Julio-Claudian dynasty at the beginning of the Roman Empire, as recalled by one of its rulers.

Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed

Votes: 19,362

10. Roman Empire (2016–2019)

TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Chronicles some of the most famous leaders of the Roman Civilization.

Stars: Aaron Irvin, Corey Brennan, Jerry Toner, Steve West

Votes: 9,370

11. The Odyssey (1997)

PG-13 | 88 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Follows Odysseus on his wanderings back to Ithaca following the Trojan War.

Stars: Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini, Bernadette Peters

Votes: 16,096

12. Romulus (2020– )

Drama, Fantasy, History

The story of Romulus and his twin brother Remus, in eighth century B.C. as seen through the eyes of three people marked by death, loneliness and violence.

Stars: Andrea Arcangeli, Francesco Di Napoli, Marianna Fontana, Sergio Romano

Votes: 2,903

13. Attila (2001)

Unrated | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

In 400 AD, the Roman Empire is the greatest power in the world. But to the east a fierce people arose: the Huns. They believe in a prophecy about a great king who will unite the tribes and challenge Rome for control of the world.

Stars: Pauline Lynch, Steven Berkoff, Andrew Pleavin, Tommy Flanagan

Votes: 11,102

14. Caesar (2002)

PG-13 | 89 min | Biography, Drama, History

Twenty-year-old Julius Caeser flees Rome for his life during the reign of Sulla, but through skill and ambition rises four decades later to become Rome's supreme dictator.

Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Richard Harris, Christopher Walken, Valeria Golino

Votes: 3,174

15. Hispania, la leyenda (2010–2012)

Drama, History

A struggle of Hispanic people against the Roman pressure.

Stars: Roberto Enríquez, Juan José Ballesta, Nathalie Poza, Jesús Olmedo

Votes: 636

16. Ben Hur (2010)

180 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A young Jewish prince seeks revenge after an old friend wrongly imprisons him and his family.

Stars: Joseph Morgan, Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily VanCamp, Kristin Kreuk

Votes: 2,211

17. Barbarians Rising (2016)

TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Action, Drama

Rome. The greatest empire the world has ever known. This docudrama tells the story of Rome through the eyes of the empire's many adversaries who battled to see its destruction.

Stars: Michael Ealy, Barry Strauss, Richard Riddell, Julian Kostov

Votes: 2,251

18. The Trip to Greece (2020)

Not Rated | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

Actors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travel from Troy to Ithaca following in the footsteps of the Odysseus.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Claire Keelan, Rebecca Johnson

Votes: 4,748

19. Total War: Rome II (2013 Video Game)

Action, History, War

Second installment of the Rome Total War series. This game spans the rise of the Roman empire, and has many different historical factions you can play.

Directors: Iskender Bingol, Michael M. Simpson | Stars: Mark Strong, Michael Maloney, Rufus Jones, Chris Webster

Votes: 837

20. Caesar III (1998 Video Game)

E | History, War

Third installment of the Caesar series, in which Caesar plans to retire and is looking for a worthy successor to take his place.

Director: David Lester

Votes: 73

21. Caesar IV (2006 Video Game)

E10+ | Adventure, History, War

Fourth installment of the Caesar series and the first one with a three-dimensional game engine.

Director: Chris Beatrice | Stars: Greg Bair, Marc Biagi, Gene Bogart, Kevan Brighting

Votes: 66

22. Zeus: Master of Olympus (2000 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Fantasy

Strategy game to build a city in ancient Greece.

Stars: Gil Andrews, Meredith Boston, Rob Burchette, M.C. Danner

Votes: 115

23. Praetorians (2003 Video Game)

T | Action, History, War

Your destiny awaits on the battlefield... As a Roman General on a crusade to forge an empire, you will be transported back to the dusty battlegrounds of Egypt, the frozen lands of the Gauls... See full summary »

Director: Javier Arevalo | Stars: Richard del Olmo, Adolfo Pastor, Salvador Serrano, Aparicio Rivero

Votes: 50

24. Rise and Fall: Civilizations at War (2006 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, History

Wield the weapons of the mightiest warrior-heroes in the game to let you fight from the front lines. Command an army on the field, sail an armada to enemy lands, battle alongside your troops and secure your place in history.

Director: Rick Goodman | Stars: Adam Epstein, Josh Robert Thompson

Votes: 37

25. Imperium Romanum (2008 Video Game)

E | Adventure, History

Imperium Romanum is a historical city building strategy game, set in the time-honored Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province such as Alexandria or Hadrianopolis, the fortune of the ... See full summary »

Director: Gabriel Dobrev

Votes: 6

26. Alea Jacta Est (2012 Video Game)

E | History, War

"Alea Jacta Est" (The Die is Cast) is what Caesar said as he crossed the Rubicon River when he learned that the Senate had removed him from his command. Crossing that small Italian river ... See full summary »

Directors: Stéphane Castellet, Stéphane Parrin

27. Grand Ages: Rome (2009 Video Game)

T | Adventure, History, War

Raise massive armies and embark on epic campaigns to expand the Empire and take control of the known world. Engage in grand-scale city building and create magnificent cities with creativity... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Marcinek | Stars: Ian Drysdale, Adam Longworth, Peter Marinker, Dan Mersh

Votes: 14

28. Ancient Wars: Sparta (2006 Video Game)

M | History, War

This is an epic story about the rise and fall of one of the most powerful ancient states. The player is going to climb the whole way up from the chief of the small village to a legendary Spartan hero.

Director: Vladimir Nikolaev

29. Imperator: Rome (2019 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, History

Alexander. Hannibal. Caesar. These great men and dozens like them shaped the destiny of a continent. Mighty kings, clever generals and would-be gods made their mark on the ancient ... See full summary »

Director: Johan Andersson

Votes: 8