Movie

The Last Days of Pompeii

“VESUVIUS...COULD NOT DESTROY THIER LOVE..!”

★ 5.8(25)19351h 36m

The Last Days of Pompeii is streaming on TCM in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Release date: 1935-10-18
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About The Last Days of Pompeii

The Last Days of Pompeii is a 1935 movie in the Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Preston Foster, Alan Hale and Basil Rathbone. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Last Days of Pompeii in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.

Cast

Preston Foster

Marcus

Alan Hale

Burbix

Basil Rathbone

Pontius Pilate

John Wood

Adult Flavius

Louis Calhern

Prefect Allus Martius

David Holt

Flavius as a Boy

Dorothy Wilson

Clodia

Wyrley Birch

Leaster

Frank Conroy

Gaius Tanno (uncredited)

William V. Mong

Cleon the Slave Dealer (uncredited)

Murray Kinnell

Simon (uncredited)

Henry Kolker

Warder (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

blacksmithgladiatorroman empirechristianityvolcanoancient romevolcanic eruptionpompeiidisaster movie1st centuryvesuviusfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last Days of Pompeii in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Last Days of Pompeii on TCM. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Last Days of Pompeii on Netflix?+

The Last Days of Pompeii is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on TCM.

How long is The Last Days of Pompeii?+

The Last Days of Pompeii has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Last Days of Pompeii?+

The Last Days of Pompeii stars Preston Foster, Alan Hale, Basil Rathbone, John Wood and Louis Calhern.

When did The Last Days of Pompeii come out?+

The Last Days of Pompeii is a 1935 movie directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack.

What genre is The Last Days of Pompeii?+

The Last Days of Pompeii is Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed The Last Days of Pompeii?+

The Last Days of Pompeii was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack.