Pompeii (2014)
A gladiator fights to save his love from a corrupt senator as a legendary volcano erupts in pulpy, relentless action.
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.
How intense is Pompeii?
Pompeii is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Pompeii feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Pompeii
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Pompeii for you?
Is Pompeii scary?
Only a little. Pompeii has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Pompeii gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Pompeii sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Pompeii OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Pompeii?
Pompeii runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Pompeii?
Pompeii is streaming on Netflix and Starz.
Does Pompeii have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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