6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, History, Romance • 1963 • 251 min • All Ages
Cleopatra (1963)
Cleopatra (1963)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Elizabeth Taylor • Richard Burton • Rex Harrison
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Elizabeth Taylor • Richard Burton • Rex Harrison
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film is a historical epic primarily focused on the personal ambitions of its central characters and the geopolitical struggles of ancient empires, rather than explicitly promoting or critiquing modern political ideologies.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features traditional casting for its era, with predominantly white actors in leading roles, reflecting common Hollywood practices of the time. The narrative focuses on historical events and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, maintaining a neutral or positive framing within its historical epic context.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Cleopatra" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative centers entirely on heterosexual romantic and political dynamics, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Cleopatra (1963) is a historical epic that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on historical events and relationships within a cisgender framework, thus the film has no net impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Cleopatra" (1963) portrays historical figures such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony. All major characters are depicted with the same gender as their well-documented historical counterparts, with no instances of a gender swap.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Cleopatra VII Philopator was historically of Macedonian Greek descent. The 1963 film portrays her with a white actress, Elizabeth Taylor, which aligns with her historical racial background, thus not constituting a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
6.1
6.0
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