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Spartacus

1960 · 197 min · Director: Stanley Kubrick

Spartacus (1960) is a history drama, directed by Stanley Kubrick. It stars Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 197-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What Spartacus Is About

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

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What is Spartacus about?

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion.

Where can I watch Spartacus?

Spartacus is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Spartacus?

Spartacus runs for 197 minutes (3h 17m).

When did Spartacus come out?

Spartacus was released in 1960.

Who directed Spartacus?

Spartacus was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Who stars in Spartacus?

Spartacus stars Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton.

What is Spartacus's rating?

Spartacus holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.

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