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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: 257,145
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: 185,490
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: 145,480
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: 6,415
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: 63,185 | 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: 17,867
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: 30,296
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: 9,069
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: 19,381
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: 9,378
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: 16,105
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: 2,904
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: 11,109
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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: 2,253
17. 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: 3,178
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: 4,750
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: 838
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. 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
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. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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