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1. Pompeii (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him.
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson | Stars: Kit Harington, Emily Browning, Kiefer Sutherland, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Votes: 116,761 | Gross: $23.22M
2. Barbarian Queen (1985)
R | 74 min | Adventure, Fantasy
A sword-wielding warrior, Amethea, and a few companions embark on a life-or-death mission to liberate her people from the clutches of a brutal monarch who destroyed her village and enslaved her people.
Director: Héctor Olivera | Stars: Lana Clarkson, Katt Shea, Frank Zagarino, Dawn Dunlap
Votes: 3,134
3. Phoenix the Warrior (1988)
Not Rated | 89 min | Action, Sci-Fi
In a post-apocalyptic world, women warriors battle each other from junkyards to gravel pits as they determine the fate of the entire world.
Director: Robert Hayes | Stars: Persis Khambatta, Kathleen Kinmont, Peggy McIntaggart, James Emery
Votes: 1,102
4. Caligula et Messaline (1981)
109 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Seductive Messalina will stop at nothing to become the most powerful woman in Rome.
Directors: Bruno Mattei, Antonio Passalia | Stars: Vladimir Brajovic, Betty Roland, Françoise Blanchard, Raul Cabrera
Votes: 730
5. Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
The historical drama details the Roman military campaigns against the barbarians. It shows how continuous wars depleted resources, a key factor in the fall of the Empire.
Stars: Leif Anders, Sam Mercurio, Karl Otter, Andre de Nesnera
Votes: 859
6. Hirokin: The Last Samurai (2012)
R | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A reluctant samurai with a dark past sets off on a mission to fulfill his destiny.
Director: Alejo Mo-Sun | Stars: Wes Bentley, Jessica Szohr, Angus Macfadyen, Laura Ramsey
Votes: 1,986
7. Captain Sindbad (1963)
Passed | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Family
To marry Princess Jana, Captain Sindbad must battle deadly obstacles and fight El Kerim, the evil ruler who also wants to marry the princess.
Director: Byron Haskin | Stars: Guy Williams, Heidi Brühl, Pedro Armendáriz, Abraham Sofaer
Votes: 1,046 | Gross: $5.45M
8. Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power (1982)
Unrated | 105 min | Drama, History, Horror
Twisted Prince Nero will do whatever it takes to become emperor and rule Ancient Rome with an iron fist.
Director: Bruno Mattei | Stars: Piotr Stanislas, Françoise Blanchard, Gino Turini, Mario Novelli
Votes: 149
9. Thor and the Amazon Women (1963)
84 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
A race of Amazon warriors is enslaving the men of a country, and the mighty Thor is called upon to help them regain their freedom.
Director: Antonio Leonviola | Stars: Susy Andersen, Joe Robinson, Harry Baird, Janine Hendy
Votes: 216
10. The Lion of Thebes (1964)
Not Rated | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Hercules being heroic in ancient Greece.
Director: Giorgio Ferroni | Stars: Mark Forest, Yvonne Furneaux, Massimo Serato, Pierre Cressoy
Votes: 239
11. The Affairs of Messalina (1951)
Not Rated | 116 min | Action, Drama, History
A story, set in Rome of 44 A.D., concerning the amorous and political intrigues of the evil Empress Messalina, the wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius, and her eventual hounding to death.
Director: Carmine Gallone | Stars: María Félix, Georges Marchal, Memo Benassi, Delia Scala
Votes: 133
12. Pompei, ieri, oggi, domani (2007– )
180 min | Drama
Epic drama of forbidden love in Pompeii at the city's height of glory, up to the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. We follow nobles, slaves, gladiators and the secret gatherings of early Christians. Mostly in English.
Stars: Tomas Arana, Victor Alfieri, Tony Musante, Bettina Zimmermann
Votes: 155
13. Fall Out Boy: Centuries (2014 Music Video)
5 min | Short, History, Music
The band members appear as gladiators in ancient Rome who need to use more brains than force against their giant opponent.
Director: Syndrome | Stars: Jon Ambrose, Sebastian Deery, Paul Ebejer, Sunny Konni
Votes: 173
14. Shadow of Rome (2005 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, History
After Vipsanius was captured for assassinating king of Rome J. Caesar , Agrippa must participate in the Gladiators Grand Games to save his innocent, while having the help Octavious in revealing the truth about the real assassin.
Director: Motohide Eshiro | Stars: Rick Weiss, Scott Menville, Michael Bell, Nicole Balick
Votes: 238
15. Karaoglan - Bizansli zorba (1967)
68 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Karaoglan and his father will try to get revenge from the Byzantine Emperor, Vasilias, by helping Eleni.
Director: Suat Yalaz | Stars: Kartal Tibet, Esen Püsküllü, Reha Yurdakul, Yavuz Selekman
Votes: 105
16. The Awesome Adventures of Victor Vector & Yondo: The Hypnotic Harp (1993 Video Game)
Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Third in the series of four interactive comic book adventure games featuring Victor Vector and Yondo. In the future, the world is still recovering from the tech crash of 2093 that wiped out... See full summary »
Director: Ken Steacy | Stars: Garry Chalk, Ian James Corlett, Michael Donovan, Terry Klassen
18. We Who Are About to Die (2022 Video Game)
Action
Director: Jordy Lakiere | Stars: Jordy Lakiere, Nathaniel De'vitt
19.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
War World
(2002)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While handling an asteroid in space, Superman and J'onn J'onzz are captured and banished to Warworld, a planet where combatants are forced to duel to the death.
Director: Butch Lukic | Stars: Maria Canals-Barrera, Phil LaMarr, Carl Lumbly, George Newbern
Votes: 844
20.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
War World: Part II
(2002)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Fight promoter and new contestant Mongul instructs Superman to throw the fight against him, or he'll destroy the enslaved Draaga's home planet.
Director: Butch Lukic | Stars: Maria Canals-Barrera, Phil LaMarr, Carl Lumbly, George Newbern
Votes: 820
21.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The Gamesters of Triskelion
(1968)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Kirk, Uhura and Chekov are trapped on a planet where abducted aliens are enslaved and trained to perform as gladiators for the amusement of bored, faceless aliens.
Director: Gene Nelson | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Joseph Ruskin
Votes: 3,509
22.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
Julius Caesar
(2008)
TV-PG | Documentary, History, War
Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul and build his reputation while the empire churns with civil war.
Director: Nick Gardner | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 46
23.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
Rebellion and Betrayal
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
Marcus Aurelius inherits the empire at its peak. The imperial boundaries stretch from the Irish Sea to the sands of Syria. But the greater Rome grows, the bigger a target she becomes.
Director: Rex Piano | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 35
24.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
Spartacus
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
When Roman generals Pompey and Crassus lead their mighty legions of soldiers and mercenaries into the lands surrounding Italy, neither anticipates the turmoil caused by one bold mercenary.
Director: Rex Piano | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 52
25.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The Dacian Wars
(2008)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, War
Despite many successes, the multitude of military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances.
Director: Nick Gardner | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 41
26.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The Forest of Death
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
As the Roman Empire expands its reach into what is now Germany, its legions are faced with ferocious Germanic tribesmen.
Director: Robert H. Gardner | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 43
27.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The Invasion of Britain
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
It is 47 A.D. The new emperor Claudius is considered by many to be the village idiot. He can only hang onto his throne by waging a spectacular conquest.
Director: Rex Piano | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 43
28.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
Constantine
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
The civil wars of the 3rd century are finally ended by Emperor Diocletian. In the eastern court and army of this powerful emperor, a young Constantine receives the training of a future leader.
Director: Rex Piano | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 30
29.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
Wrath of the Gods
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
In the beginning of the 3rd century, Rome is in crisis. Ravaged by civil war and foreign invasions, it now faces an even greater challenge in the new religion of Christianity.
Director: Rex Piano | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 38
30.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The First Barbarian War
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
It is 113 BC. The Cimbri smash through the northern imperial border to threaten Rome. Gripped by terror, Rome turns to General Marius, who will transform the Roman army and shake the Republic's political foundations to the core.
Director: Robert H. Gardner | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 55
31.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The Soldiers' Emperor
(2008)
TV-PG | Documentary, History, War
Near the end of the 3rd century, civil war has torn the empire apart and left its borders vulnerable to barbarian invasion. Romans living on the eastern and western frontiers, far from Rome, are left to defend themselves.
Director: Alexander Emmert | Stars: Terry Alley, Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera
Votes: 33
32.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The Barbarian General
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
By the end of the 4th century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily, a situation that often explodes into violence. When Emperor Theodosius enlists the Goths as mercenaries, he relies on his trusted general to lead.
Director: Alexander Emmert | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 36
33.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The Last Emperor
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
In the middle of the 5th century, as the Empire fights a losing battle against its formidable barbarian opponents, one Roman named Orestes finds service in the court of Attila the Hun.
Director: Alexander Emmert | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 34
34.
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
Episode:
The Puppet Master
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, War
In 450 A.D., Rome is a mere shadow of its former self. Now, Roman rulers are at the mercy of their barbarian invaders, offering them power and territory in exchange for peace.
Director: Alexander Emmert | Stars: Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell, Andre de Nesnera, Rome Knight
Votes: 32
35.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Shadow Games
(2010)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus and Crixus face an undefeated giant gladiator. If they don't overcome their hatred for one another and work as a team, he will kill them both.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett
Votes: 4,003
36.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Legends
(2010)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus schemes to earn money in a bid to see his wife again.
Director: Grady Hall | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett
Votes: 3,594
37.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Mark of the Brotherhood
(2010)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Batiatus purchases new slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators, and trouble arises.
Director: Rowan Woods | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett
Votes: 3,244
38.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Revelations
(2010)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses attention on his plan for revenge.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett
Votes: 3,578
39.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Old Wounds
(2010)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies.
Director: Glenn Standring | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett
Votes: 3,374
40.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
Episode:
Paterfamilias
(2011)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Just as his fortunes are on the rise and his future clear, Batiatus is stunned by the return of his father - putting his attempts to gain rank by exploiting those above his class at risk.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare
Votes: 2,429
41.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Fugitivus
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus discovers the grave responsibilities and costs in his new role as a leader of freed slaves. Claudius Glaber's arrival in Capua forces Spartacus to keep his rebellious band intact.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Craig Parker
Votes: 3,531