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Demetrius and the Gladiators

“It begins where "The Robe" left off!”

★ 6.5(91)19541h 41m

Demetrius and the Gladiators is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Sky Store in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Delmer Daves
Release date: 1954-06-16
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $26,000,000
Budget: $1,990,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Demetrius Collection

Demetrius and the Gladiators — trailer

About Demetrius and the Gladiators

Demetrius and the Gladiators is a 1954 movie in the Adventure, History and Drama genres, directed by Delmer Daves, starring Victor Mature, Susan Hayward and Michael Rennie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 91 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Demetrius and the Gladiators in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 wavers in his faith.

Cast

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Susan Hayward

Messalina

Michael Rennie

Peter

Debra Paget

Lucia

Anne Bancroft

Paula

Jay Robinson

Caligula

Ernest Borgnine

Strabo

Richard Egan

Dardenius

Barry Jones

Claudius

Charles Evans

Cassius Chaerea

William Marshall

Glycon

Woody Strode

Gladiator

Themes & keywords

ancient romesequelcatholichistorical drama1st centurycaligula

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Demetrius and the Gladiators in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Demetrius and the Gladiators is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Demetrius and the Gladiators on Netflix?+

Demetrius and the Gladiators is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Demetrius and the Gladiators?+

Demetrius and the Gladiators has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Demetrius and the Gladiators?+

Demetrius and the Gladiators stars Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget and Anne Bancroft.

When did Demetrius and the Gladiators come out?+

Demetrius and the Gladiators is a 1954 movie directed by Delmer Daves.

What genre is Demetrius and the Gladiators?+

Demetrius and the Gladiators is Adventure, History and Drama film.

Who directed Demetrius and the Gladiators?+

Demetrius and the Gladiators was directed by Delmer Daves.