Cleopatra (1963)

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.

Genres: Drama, History, Romance

What to watch after Cleopatra

• The Robe (1953) — Same subject: ancient rome
• The Barefoot Contessa (1954) — Joseph L. Mankiewicz directed both
• Quo Vadis (1951) — Same feel: dramatic, ambitious
• The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) — Rex Harrison appears in both
• The Taming of The Shrew (1967) — Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton appear in both
• Jane Eyre (1943) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional