Movie

Caligula

“Absolute power corrupts”

★ 6.0(986)19792h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Tinto Brass
Release date: 1979-08-14
Runtime: 2h 36m
Language: Italian
Box office: $23,400,000
Budget: $17,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Penthouse Films International
Part of: Caligula Collection

Caligula — trailer

About Caligula

Caligula is a 1979 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Tinto Brass, starring Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy and Helen Mirren. It has a runtime of 2 hours 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 986 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Caligula in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

Cast

Malcolm McDowell

Caligula

Teresa Ann Savoy

Drusilla

Helen Mirren

Caesonia

Peter O'Toole

Tiberius

John Steiner

Longinus

Guido Mannari

Macro

Paolo Bonacelli

Chaerea

Leopoldo Trieste

Charicles

Giancarlo Badessi

Claudius

Mirella D'Angelo

Livia

Anneka Di Lorenzo

Messalina

Lori Wagner

Agrippina

Themes & keywords

rome, italyroman empirehistorical figureancient romefamily relationshipsincestmadnesspolitical corruptionpeplumerotic movieitalian history1st centuryoral sexbrother sister sexcaligula

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Caligula in South Africa?+

Caligula is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Caligula on Netflix?+

Caligula is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Caligula?+

Caligula has a runtime of 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).

Who stars in Caligula?+

Caligula stars Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole and John Steiner.

When did Caligula come out?+

Caligula is a 1979 movie directed by Tinto Brass.

What genre is Caligula?+

Caligula is Drama and History film.

Who directed Caligula?+

Caligula was directed by Tinto Brass.