Cleopatra_
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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.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring
Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison
Box Office
$57.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Cleopatra earned $57.8M worldwide on a $44.0M budget — a 31% return on investment.
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Year context
Cleopatra was released 63 years ago in 1963.
CAST (20)
Elizabeth Taylor
Cleopatra
Richard Burton
Marcus Antonius
Rex Harrison
Julius Caesar
Pamela Brown
High Priestess
George Cole
Flavius
Hume Cronyn
Sosigenes
Cesare Danova
Apollodorus
Kenneth Haigh
Brutus
Andrew Keir
Agrippa
Martin Landau
Rufio
Roddy McDowall
Octavian - Caesar Augustus
Robert Stephens
Germanicus
Francesca Annis
Eiras
Grégoire Aslan
Pothinus
Martin Benson
Ramos
John Doucette
Achillas
Michael Hordern
Cicero
John Hoyt
Cassius
Carroll O'Connor
Casca
Andrew Faulds
Canidius
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$44.0M
Budget
$57.8M
Revenue
+31%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (4)
G
Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color
1964
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
1964
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color
1964
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color
1964
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
251 min (4h 11m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (831 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$44,000,000
Box Office
$57,779,280
Profit
+$13,779,280
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cleopatra about?
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.
How long is Cleopatra?
Cleopatra has a runtime of 251 minutes (4h 11m).
Who directed Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in Cleopatra?
The cast of Cleopatra includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown, George Cole.
How much did Cleopatra make at the box office?
Cleopatra earned $57,779,280 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $44,000,000.
What is the rating of Cleopatra?
Cleopatra has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 831 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
History
Romance
KEYWORDS (11)
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historical figure
ancient rome
ancient egypt
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