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300: Rise of an Empire
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Noam Murro. With Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey.
6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god, Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
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6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTGreek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persia…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for 300: Rise of an Empire.
MoviHero lists March 5, 2014 as the release date for 300: Rise of an Empire. Noam Murro is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sullivan Stapleton as Themistocles, Eva Green as Artemisia, Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo, Callan Mulvey as Scylias. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 5, 2014
GenresDrama · Action · War
Runtime1h 42m
DirectorNoam Murro
CastSullivan Stapleton as Themistocles, Eva Green as Artemisia, Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo, Callan Mulvey as Scylias
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is 300: Rise of an Empire right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
300: Rise of an Empire runs 1h 42m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.1/10 from 7,192 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about 300: Rise of an Empire
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“Did they really have to do a second movie?”
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“This is one of these movies which will always have its detractors because it is not historically correct.”
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“Thought this movie was pretty good when I wasn't expecting too much from the bad ratings and reviews I'd seen.”
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“Turgid sequel with a towering performance by Eva Green at its center.”
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“A very expensive video game made for people who have never been to war, without any basis in true historical facts, and which almost insults…”
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otherThemistoclesThemistocles in 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), played by Sullivan Stapleton.Open character guide otherArtemisiaArtemisia in 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), played by Eva Green.Open character guide otherQueen GorgoQueen Gorgo in 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), played by Lena Headey.Open character guide
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