Spartacus (2010)
A relentless, pulpy drama unfolds as a true legend fights for survival in the brutal gladiatorial arena.
Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment.
How intense is Spartacus?
Spartacus is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Spartacus feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Spartacus
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Spartacus for you?
Is Spartacus scary?
Only a little. Spartacus has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Spartacus gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Spartacus sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Spartacus OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Spartacus?
Episodes run about 53m.
Where can I stream Spartacus?
Spartacus is streaming on Netflix and Starz.
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