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Where to watch The Robe (1953) tonight

The Robe (1953) runs 2 h 15 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 300 TMDB members. Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along…

Runtime
2 h 15 min — ends 10:15 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
September 16, 1953
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 300 votes
Director
Henry Koster
Starring
Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone
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.

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How long is The Robe?
The Robe is 2 h 15 min long (135 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Robe rated?
The Robe is rated NR in the US.
Is The Robe 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.
Where can I stream The Robe?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: FlixFling (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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