Caligula_
"Absolute power corrupts"
After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Caligula earned $23.4M worldwide on a $17.5M budget — a 34% return on investment.
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Year context
Caligula was released 47 years ago in 1979.
CAST (20)
Malcolm McDowell
Caligula
Teresa Ann Savoy
Drusilla
Helen Mirren
Caesonia
Peter O'Toole
Tiberius
John Steiner
Longinus
Guido Mannari
Macro
Paolo Bonacelli
Chaerea
Leopoldo Trieste
Charicles
Giancarlo Badessi
Claudius
Mirella D'Angelo
Livia
Anneka Di Lorenzo
Messalina
Lori Wagner
Agrippina
Adriana Asti
Ennia
John Gielgud
Nerva
BB
Bruno Brive
Gemellus
RP
Rick Parets
Mnester
PM
Paula Mitchell
Subura Singer
Osiride Pevarello
Giant
Donato Placido
Proculus
Angela La Vorgna
Tortured Slave (uncredited)
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$17.5M
Budget
$23.4M
Revenue
+34%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Penthouse
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
156 min (2h 36m)
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (952 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$17,500,000
Box Office
$23,400,000
Profit
+$5,900,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Caligula about?
After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.
How long is Caligula?
Caligula has a runtime of 156 minutes (2h 36m).
Who directed Caligula?
Caligula was directed by Tinto Brass.
Who stars in Caligula?
The cast of Caligula includes Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, John Steiner.
How much did Caligula make at the box office?
Caligula earned $23,400,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $17,500,000.
What is the rating of Caligula?
Caligula has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 952 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History
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