The Best Rome Movies and TV Shows on Netflix
Finding a good Rome movie and TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Rome movies and TV shows of all time streaming on Netflix.

1. Life of Brian
What it's about: Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

2. Hail, Caesar!
What it's about: When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their "fixer" to get him back. Set in the 1950s, the story was inspired by the career of Eddie Mannix (1891–1963).
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

3. Barbarians
What it's about: Three people's fates are interwoven in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 A.D., during which Germanic warriors halt the spread of the Roman Empire.
Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

4. Roman Empire
What it's about: This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Where to Watch: 15 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).