
Plot — What is Germanikus about?
The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When the emperor dies, he is arrested as an emperor's assassin and is to be thrown to the tigers in the arena.With the help of the black slave Saba, he manages to win the deadly fight and is proclaimed - against his will - the new emperor of the Roman Empire.His pragmatic ideas as a statesman explain why the Roman Empire ended so abruptly. At the side of Saba, who is elevated to empress, he returns to his home village of Sumpfing, where he now promises himself completely new perspectives ...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 86 min |
| Audience Score | 39% (3.9/10, 9 votes) |
Germanikus — FAQ
Is Germanikus worth watching? Germanikus holds a 3.9/10 rating from 9 viewers. The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When t
Who directed Germanikus? Directed by Hanns Christian Müller.
Who is in the cast of Germanikus? It stars Gerhard Polt, Gisela Schneeberger, Rufus Beck, Aïssatou Thiam, Anke Engelke, Bernhard Hoëcker and more.
Where can I stream Germanikus? Streaming availability for Germanikus is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Germanikus release? It released in 2004.





