Quo Vadis
2001, Polish. Directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jerzy KawalerowiczDirector
- Paweł DelągMarcus Vincius
- Magdalena MielcarzLygia
- Bogusław LindaPetronius
- Michał BajorNeron
- Jerzy TrelaChilo Chilonides
- Franciszek PieczkaApostle Peter
- Krzysztof MajchrzakTigellinus
- Rafał KubackiUrsus
- Andrzej TomeckiGlaucus
- Jerzy NowakKrispus
- Zbigniew WaleryśPaul of Tarsus
- Agnieszka WagnerPoppaea
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2001
- Country
- Poland, Germany
- Written by
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Budget
- $18M
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What Quo Vadis is based on
Quo Vadis is based on Quo Vadis, an 1896 novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz.
Novel · 1896
Quo Vadis
By Henryk Sienkiewicz
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Quo Vadis: quick answers
Is Quo Vadis worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis runs 170 minutes (2h 50m).
Does Quo Vadis have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Quo Vadis on?
Quo Vadis isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Quo Vadis?
If you liked Quo Vadis, try Paul, Apostle of Christ, Risen, Barabbas.
Who directed Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis (2001) was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz and stars Paweł Deląg, Magdalena Mielcarz, Bogusław Linda.
What is Quo Vadis based on?
Quo Vadis is based on Quo Vadis, an 1896 novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz.