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The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) runs 3 h 8 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.5 from 241 TMDB members. In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.

Runtime
3 h 8 min — ends 11:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama, History, War
Released
March 24, 1964
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 241 votes
Director
Anthony Mann
Starring
Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 8 min, plan the evening: start by 7:52 pm to finish before 11 pm.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The Fall of the Roman Empire?
The Fall of the Roman Empire is 3 h 8 min long (188 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Fall of the Roman Empire rated?
The Fall of the Roman Empire is rated NR in the US.
Is The Fall of the Roman Empire a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 8 min, plan the evening: start by 7:52 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Fall of the Roman Empire?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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