KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM

Movies Set in ancient times

Kinora's catalogue lists 4 films set in ancient times, spanning 1950–2000. Each is tagged by where and when it takes place — filter by real-world setting, era, and environment, or open any film for its full tagged world.

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  • 1968

    2001: A Space Odyssey

    Space · Africa — Ancient · Near Future
    Off World · Wildernessdir. Stanley Kubrick
  • 2000

    Gladiator

    Rome — Ancient
    Urbandir. Ridley Scott
  • 1950

    Rashomon

    Kyoto — Ancient
    Wildernessdir. Akira Kurosawa
  • 1960

    Spartacus

    Rome — Ancient
    Ruraldir. Stanley Kubrick

Frequently asked

How many movies are set in ancient times?

Kinora's catalogue lists 4 films set in ancient times, spanning 1950–2000.

What are some movies set in ancient times?

Films set in ancient times in our catalogue include 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Gladiator (2000), Rashomon (1950), and Spartacus (1960).

What is the oldest movie set in ancient times?

Rashomon (1950) is the earliest film set in ancient times in our catalogue; the most recent is Gladiator (2000).

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