Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

MGM's acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1953121 min7.1 / 10

A classical, intellectually rigorous adaptation of Shakespeare's political tragedy, exploring ambition, betrayal, and the fatal consequences of underestimating one's enemies.

The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but both have sorely underestimated Mark Antony.

Questions people ask

  • Does Julius Caesar end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Julius Caesar sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Julius Caesar scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Julius Caesar easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Julius Caesar violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise22

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Julius Caesar, and what each one shares →

Like Julius Caesar

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Julius Caesar

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Julius Caesar, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Julius Caesar, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Julius Caesar, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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