← ← Back
Movie poster: Caligula with Mary Beard (2013)
🎬 Movie

Caligula with Mary Beard

2013 · 60 min Documentary History
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

What is true and what is false in the hideous stories spread about the controversial figure of the Roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (12-41), nicknamed Caligula? Professor Mary Beard explains what is accurate and what is mythical in the historical accounts that portray him as an unbalanced despot. Was he a sadistic tyrant, as Roman historians have told, or perhaps the truth about him was manipulated because of political interests?

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 2013
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary, History
Director Hugo Macgregor
Runtime 60 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (10 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Caligula with Mary Beard is a very strong film rated 7.6/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2013 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000