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Where to watch Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) tonight

Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.6 from 97 TMDB members. The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and…

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Adventure, History, Drama
Released
June 16, 1954
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 97 votes
Director
Delmer Daves
Starring
Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and History hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads).

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How long is Demetrius and the Gladiators?
Demetrius and the Gladiators is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Demetrius and the Gladiators rated?
Demetrius and the Gladiators is rated NR in the US.
Is Demetrius and the Gladiators a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and History hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Demetrius and the Gladiators?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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