20 best films about the Roman Empire

Historical cinema attracts viewers from all over the world. And when the plot revolves around one of the most belligerent and great states in history, it is difficult to refrain from watching. These 20 best films about the Roman Empire will leave you with only positive impressions!

1. The Last Legion (2007)

Young Romulus (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) is destined for the fate of the great ruler of Rome. But Odoacer (Peter Mullan) makes a coup and kills the boy's parents, usurping all power. Romulus is imprisoned along with his teacher. In the dungeon, the hero finds a sword that will make him a hero.

2. Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999)

Roman soldiers conquered almost all of Gaul. On the way to unlimited power, a small village has emerged, which even the bravest legionnaires are afraid of. Funny Gauls live here, who drink a magic potion that gives strength.

3. Pompeii (2014)

Milon (Kit Harington) grew up in captivity and is forced to fight for life in the gladiatorial arena. In parallel, the plot tells about the love story between the main character and the Roman noble girl Cassia (Emily Browning).

4. The first king of Rome (2019)

The brothers Romulus (Alessio Lapiche) and Rem (Alessandro Borghi) are captured. Dissatisfied with this situation, the heroes decide to start a riot in order to overthrow the dictators.

5. Titus (1999)

The Roman general Titus (Anthony Hopkins) returns from the battle, carrying prisoners, among whom is Queen Tamora (Jessica Lange). A man kills a slave girl's child despite her pleas. However, soon the woman becomes the wife of the emperor himself and decides to take revenge.

6. Camo Ridge (2001)

Mark (Pavel Delong) comes to Rome to visit his uncle and falls in love with Lygia (Magdalena Melzazh). The girl reciprocates, but the couple share political and religious views.

7. Spartacus (2004)

Spartak (Goran Visnich) becomes a gladiator and often takes part in arena battles. One day the hero loses the battle, and the Roman nobles demand to kill him. But Spartak's rival refuses to do this, attacking the guard. The event leaves a deep imprint on the mind of the protagonist, and he changes his attitude to what is happening.

8. Julius Caesar (2002)

The film tells about the formation of Julius Caesar (Jeremy Sisto) as a person and ruler of Rome, starting from his early years. Political intrigue, territorial conquest, love line make this movie really fascinating.

9. Gladiator (2000)

The emperor of Rome is killed by his own son, who is hungry for power. But he has an adversary who knows the truth about the bloody crime. Maximus (Russell Crowe) will do everything to rid the empire of the despot and bring Rome to prosperity.

10. Centurion (2010)

Roman legionaries must break through the Pictish defenses and capture them. But the warlike people will not just give up ...

11. Agora (2009)

The film depicts the story of the first ever female mathematician, Hypatia (Rachel Weisz). As a scientist, the woman gave lectures and gave advice to officials. But religious unrest in Rome shook her position.

12. The Last Gladiator (2003)

Hermanius (Stephen Hornung) is a Colosseum fighter. His brother also repeats this fate, but he is killed by another gladiator. The main character makes plans for revenge, but it turns out that his sister is in love with the enemy.

13. Eagle of the Ninth Legion (2011)

Mark (Channing Tatum) learns that his father is accused of losing one of the most important legionary attributes - the Sign of the Eagle. To save the parent, the hero will have to personally look for the symbol.

14. Attila the Conqueror (2001)

The leader of the Huns Attila (Gerard Butler) plans an attack on the Roman Empire. And although the first attacks turn out to be successful, the hero's path will be very difficult.

15. Ben-Hur (2016)

Judas (Jack Houston) was unjustly accused of treason. Having gone through a lot of troubles, the hero dreams of only one thing - to take revenge on his brother Messala (Toby Kebbell).

16. August, the first emperor (2003)

To strengthen his power, August (Peter O'Toole) asks his daughter to marry his stepson. Will the girl agree to her father's terms?

17. Cleopatra (1963)

More than anything, Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor) dreams of uniting the lands of Egypt and Rome under her rule. For this purpose, she seduces Caesar (Rex Harrison) and Mark Antony (Richard Burton).

18. Satyricon (1969)

In the center of the plot is the young Encolpius (Don Baki). The hero goes in search of his escaped lover.

19. Risen (2016)

Claw (Joseph Fiennes) is ordered to find the missing body of Jesus (Cliff Curtis). But when the hero completes the task, he dramatically changes his views on politics and religion.

20. Druids (2001)

This is the story of the confrontation between Caesar (Klaus Maria Brandauer) and the Gallic leader Vercingetorig (Christopher Lambert). Although the forces are unequal from the outset, the outcome of the battle may be unexpected.