Movies like Centurion
If Centurion's mix of roman empire, ancient rome and ancient world stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Centurion's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Gladiator
2000 · Directed by Ridley Scott · 155 min8.2
Why you'll like itShares: roman empire, ancient rome, ancient world · Also action and drama
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred.
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300
2007 · Directed by Zack Snyder · 117 min7.2
Why you'll like itWith Dominic West and Michael Fassbender · Shares: ancient world · Also action and adventure
A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.
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Gladiator II
2024 · Directed by Ridley Scott · 148 min6.6
Why you'll like itShares: roman empire, ancient rome · Also action and adventure
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron…
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Black Gold
2011 · Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud · 130 min6.5
Why you'll like itWith Riz Ahmed · Also adventure and drama · From the same decade (2010s)
On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah.
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Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
2002 · Directed by Alain Chabat · 108 min7.4
Why you'll like itShares: ancient rome, ancient world
History's favorite Gauls assist Queen Cleopatra when she wagers that the Egyptian people can build a palace for Julius Caesar in just three months.