Plot — What is Nero about?
As a young boy, future emperor Nero witnesses the mad Emperor Caligula kill his father and exile his mother. While in exile in the pontine islands, Agrippina, his mother, sees a vision telling her that her son can become emperor, but she will have to die first. She accepts the proposal. Back in Rome, Nero, now being raised by emperor Claudius after Caligula's death, Agrippina returns. She poisons Claudius' food and Nero becomes emperor. At first, Nero cuts taxes and introduces successful programs and invades Brittania. Soon he meets a beautiful slave named Claudia Acte, and marries her, throwing off his engagement with Claudius' daughter, Claudia Octavia, telling her she can marry someone she will be happy with. Heartbroken, she arrives at an island and kills herself. Nero enjoys being married to Claudia Acte, but soon he gradually goes mad with power and sets fire to Rome.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 181 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 10 votes) |
Nero — FAQ
Is Nero worth watching? Nero holds a 6.0/10 rating from 10 viewers. As a young boy, future emperor Nero witnesses the mad Emperor Caligula kill his father and exile his mother. While in exile in the pontine islands, Agrippina, his mother, sees a vision telling her that her son can become
Who directed Nero? Directed by Paul Marcus.
Who is in the cast of Nero? It stars Hans Matheson, Rike Schmid, Laura Morante, Matthias Habich, Ángela Molina, Ian Richardson and more.
Where can I stream Nero? You can stream Nero on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Nero release? It released in 2004.
