Movies Like The Last Days of Pompeii (1959)

The Last Days of Pompeii is a 1959 adventure, history, romance film from Mario Bonnard with a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Last Days of Pompeii and Curse of the Faceless Man.

Adventure History Romance

The Last Days of Pompeii

1935

In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.

5.6

MagicScore

Curse of the Faceless Man

1958

A stone-encrusted body is unearthed at Pompeii, and people left alone with it keep dying of crushed skulls...

5.4

MagicScore

Pompeii

2014

In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.

5.5

MagicScore

Caligula

1979

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.

6.0

MagicScore

Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead

2019

Forensic experts scan Pompeii’s victims to investigate why they didn’t escape the eruption.

6.7

MagicScore

Barabbas

1961

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

6.9

MagicScore

Up Pompeii

1971

A funny thing happens to Lurcio on the way to the rent-a-vestal-virgin market stall. A mysterious scroll falls into his hands, listing the names of all the conspirators plotting to murder Emperor Nero. And when the upstart slave is elected to infiltrate the ringleader's den, the comical ups-and-downs lead to total uproar.

5.9

MagicScore

Ben-Hur

1959

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

7.9

MagicScore

Spartacus

1960

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

7.5

MagicScore

#10

Quo Vadis

1951

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

Demetrius and the Gladiators

1954

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

6.5

MagicScore

#12

Ben-Hur

2016

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

5.8

MagicScore

#13

Ben Hur

1907

The first adaptation of Lew Wallace's novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.

4.4

MagicScore

#14

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

1976

Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar with laughter as they outwit, outrun, and generally outrage the very people who are trying to prove them "only human".

7.3

MagicScore

#15

The Robe

1953

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.

6.8

MagicScore

#16

Asterix vs. Caesar

1985

Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...

6.5

MagicScore

#17

Asterix the Gaul

1967

In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the aid of their druid's magic potion, which gives superhuman strength. Learning of this potion, a Roman centurion kidnaps the druid to get the secret formula out of him.

6.5

MagicScore

#18

Asterix Conquers America

1994

When marauding Romans capture - and catapult - their pal Getafix into lands unknown, the shrewd and cunning Asterix and his able sidekick Obelix spring into action! But their journey leads them to a strange and dangerous new world, where they must face a tribe of Indians, a stampeding herd of buffalo and a medicine man with designs on their magic potion!

6.2

MagicScore

#19

The Sign of the Cross

1932

A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.

6.1

MagicScore

#20

Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar

1999

Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar and his aide de camp Detritus discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them.

6.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Last Days of Pompeii?

The top films similar to The Last Days of Pompeii by MovieMagicScore are The Last Days of Pompeii (5.6), Curse of the Faceless Man (5.4), Pompeii (5.5). Each shares adventure/history/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Last Days of Pompeii worth watching?

The Last Days of Pompeii holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10 from 50 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Last Days of Pompeii?

The Last Days of Pompeii (1959) is a adventure, history, romance film directed by Mario Bonnard, starring Steve Reeves, Christine Kaufmann, Fernando Rey.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Last Days of Pompeii?

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About movies like The Last Days of Pompeii

This ranked list pairs The Last Days of Pompeii (1959), a adventure and history and romance film from Mario Bonnard, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Steve Reeves take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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