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Cleopatra
Best from age 10 · G · 1963 · 251 min
All agesBest from age 10 · G · 1963 · 251 min · Drama · History · Romance
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 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate4/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
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





