Cleopatra
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Cleopatra

Best from age 10 · G · 1963 · 251 min

Cleopatra

This lavish historical epic portrays Cleopatra's rise and fall as she navigates Roman politics and pursues powerful alliances. Her relationships with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony shape the fate of ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. The film offers a grand spectacle of historical drama and romance.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

4/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Some historical inaccuracies.
  • Depictions of suicide by snakebite.
  • Stylized, non-graphic battle scenes.

Models well

  • Female leadership
  • Political strategy
  • Loyalty and betrayal

Talk about it after

  • The power and responsibilities of leadership.
  • The role of women in ancient societies.
  • The consequences of political ambition.
  • Understanding historical interpretations.
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Cast & crew

8 1/2 and Cleopatra Win Costume Design: 1964 Oscars

"America America" and "Cleopatra" winning Art Direction Oscars®

"Cleopatra" winning the Oscar® for Special Effects

Hud and Cleopatra Win Cinematography: 1964 Oscars

Dan Ireland on CLEOPATRA

Cleopatra Blu-Ray - Official® Trailer [HD]

Cleopatra - Trailer