Film · 1963

Cleopatra

Name: Cleopatra
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Released: 1963-06-12
Duration: 192 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown, Cesare Danova

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex Harrison

3 h 12 min
PG
Biography · Drama · History
UK
Released in the UK 31 July 1963

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Synopsis

Cleopatra, the glamorous and cunning queen of Egypt. To secure her hold on power, she seduces the rulers of Rome, only to meet her match in Mark Antony. Their passionate romance could decide the fate of the world's greatest empires.

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime: 192 min3 hours and 12 minutes
Budget: $44m20th Century Studios
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Cleopatra?: 3 hours and 12 minutes (192 minutes).
When was Cleopatra released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 31 July 1963.
Who directed Cleopatra?: Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who is in Cleopatra?: It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and Pamela Brown.
Where can I watch Cleopatra?: In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video.