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The Robe

6.819532h 15mUMovieDramaHistory

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences…

DirectorHenry Koster
WritersPhilip Dunne·Albert Maltz
ProducerFrank Ross

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Henry Koster

RBRichard Burton
Richard Burton
Marcellus Gallio
JSJean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Diana
VMVictor Mature
Victor Mature
Demetrius
RBRichard Boone
Richard Boone
Pontius Pilate
LALeon Askin
Leon Askin
Abidor
MRMichael Rennie
Michael Rennie
Peter
DJDean Jagger
Dean Jagger
Justus
JRJay Robinson
Jay Robinson
Caligula
TTTorin Thatcher
Torin Thatcher
Sen. Gallio
BJBetta St. John
Betta St. John
Miriam
JMJeff Morrow
Jeff Morrow
Paulus
ETErnest Thesiger
Ernest Thesiger
Emperor Tiberius

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The Robe — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Robe?

The Robe isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Robe on Netflix?

No, The Robe is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Robe on Amazon Prime Video?

The Robe isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Robe for free?

The Robe isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to The Robe?

Yes — The Robe is followed by Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) in the Demetrius Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Robe?

The Robe is the first film in the Demetrius Collection.

Is The Robe part of a trilogy?

No — The Robe is part of the Demetrius Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Demetrius Collection?

There are 2 films in the Demetrius Collection: The Robe (1953) and Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954).