Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- visceral
- bleak
- propulsive
- action movie night
- historical adventure marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film stylish, energetic, and impressively violent, but faulted its thin characterization, repetitive chase structure, and underdeveloped dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Quintus Dias and the remaining Ninth Legion soldiers cross enemy-held wilderness after their fort and expedition collapse.
Roman soldiers invade Britain and pursue the destruction of the Picts while the narrative invites identification with the occupying army.
The film repeatedly places fleeing legionaries in snow, forests, and open wilderness where pursuit and combat dominate the imagery.
Its Roman legion setting, ancient-world warfare, and emphasis on stylized sword combat place it firmly within modern sword-and-sandal cinema.
Films like Centurion, and why
The Eagle
Shares sword-and-sandal action, brutal historical violence, wilderness pursuit, and morally complicated imperial conflict.
King Arthur
Shares ancient-world warfare, survival against hostile forces, visceral combat, and a bleak frontier atmosphere.
Apocalypto
Shares relentless pursuit, graphic historical action, harsh wilderness landscapes, and a focus on military survival.
Gladiator
Shares stylized historical combat, expeditionary warfare, and intense survivalist momentum in a violent period setting.
Movie Details
- Director
- Neil Marshall
- Release Date
- 2010-02-15
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (1626)
Cast
- Michael Fassbender
- Olga Kurylenko
- David Morrissey
- Liam Cunningham
- Dominic West
- Imogen Poots
- Ulrich Thomsen
- JJ Feild
- Noel Clarke
- Riz Ahmed
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Centurion about?
- A battered Roman officer leads a desperate flight through ancient Britain as imperial ambition collides with Pictish resistance.
- What is Centurion like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Centurion as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Centurion violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Centurion as graphic.
- What did critics think of Centurion?
- Critics broadly found the film stylish, energetic, and impressively violent, but faulted its thin characterization, repetitive chase structure, and underdeveloped dialogue.
- Which films are like Centurion?
- Films with a similar feel include The Eagle, King Arthur, Apocalypto, and Gladiator.
- How long is Centurion?
- Centurion runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Centurion?
- In United States, Centurion streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel.
