Movie

Pompeii: The Last Day

★ 6.8(32)20031h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Nicholson
Release date: 2003-10-20
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: BBC

About Pompeii: The Last Day

Pompeii: The Last Day is a 2003 movie in the Drama, History and Documentary genres, directed by Peter Nicholson, starring Alisdair Simpson, Tim Pigott-Smith and Jim Carter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pompeii: The Last Day in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 79 AD, one of the infamous natural disasters in human history occurred when Mount Vesuvius erupted. With speculative dramatizations of various inhabitants' final hours along with detailed documentation of the known facts concerning the eruption, the horrific day is vividly brought to life.

Cast

Alisdair Simpson

Narrator (voice)

Tim Pigott-Smith

Pliny the Elder

Jim Carter

Polybius

Jonathan Firth

Stephanus

Rebecca Norton

Fortunata

Martin Hodgson

Gaius

Robert Whitelock

Celadus

Rachel Atkins

Plinia

Chad Shepherd

Africanus

Chrissie Cotterill

Epidia

Katharine Whitburn

Julia

Leigh Jones

Sabinus

Themes & keywords

natural disasterancient rometown in panichistorical eventrevisionist historyvolcanic eruptionpompeiihistorical dramahistorical reenactmenthistorical reinterpretationpompéi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pompeii: The Last Day in France?+

Pompeii: The Last Day is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pompeii: The Last Day on Netflix?+

Pompeii: The Last Day is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Pompeii: The Last Day?+

Pompeii: The Last Day has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Pompeii: The Last Day?+

Pompeii: The Last Day stars Alisdair Simpson, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Carter, Jonathan Firth and Rebecca Norton.

When did Pompeii: The Last Day come out?+

Pompeii: The Last Day is a 2003 movie directed by Peter Nicholson.

What genre is Pompeii: The Last Day?+

Pompeii: The Last Day is Drama, History and Documentary film.

Who directed Pompeii: The Last Day?+

Pompeii: The Last Day was directed by Peter Nicholson.