Six must-watch Hollywood movies set in the ancient world

Author: Achu Krishnan

This 1960 movie was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, and Jean Simmons.

Spartacus

This 2018 movie was directed by Albert Hughes and stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur, and Jóhannesson.

Alpha

This 2004 movie was directed by Wolfgang Petersen and stars Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom.

Troy

This 1959 movie was directed by William Wyler and stars Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, and Haya Harareet.

Ben-Hur

This 2009 movie was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, and Oscar Isaac.

Agora

This 2000 movie was directed by Ridley Scott and stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Nielsen.

Gladiator