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Hail Caesar (1994): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Hail Caesar is a 1994 comedy starring Anthony Michael Hall as Julius Caesar McMurty, Leslie Danon and Ilia Volok. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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Hail Caesar (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Crystal Sky Worldwide
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hail Caesar About?

The premise of Hail Caesar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Caesar struggles to balance his passion for rock ’n roll with his demanding girlfriend, Buffer. When Buffer’s disapproving father offers a bet—Caesar must earn $100,000 in six months to keep the relationship—Caesar must find a way to turn his band’s jam sessions into a lucrative venture, all while navigating family pressure.

Hail Caesar Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • pencil eraser
  • rock star
  • factory
  • directed by star
  • explosion
  • boss
  • mansion
  • mailman
  • dog
  • rock band
  • prisoner
  • jail
+5 more
  • record company
  • rock 'n' roll
  • los angeles california
  • independent film
  • character name in title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Hail Caesar

Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Hail Caesar Cast & Characters

Anthony Michael Hall leads the cast as Julius Caesar McMurty, with Leslie Danon as Annie and Ilia Volok as Wlad.

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Plot

Hail Caesar Plot Summary

What happens in Hail Caesar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Julius Caesar McGruder [Anthony Michael Hall] is practicing with his band, Hail Caesar, alongside his friends Annie [Leslie Danon] and Wlad [Ilia Volok]. The trio’s rehearsal ends abruptly when Julius’s dog attacks the mailman, a moment that foreshadows the chaos to come. He soon learns he’s being kicked out of California University for not meeting the school’s academic eligibility requirements, a setback that pushes him to commit fully to the band and to the person he loves. After this news, Julius heads to pick up his girlfriend, Buffer Bidwell [Bobbie Phillips], hoping to explain everything and find support in her.

Full summary

The whole story of Hail Caesar, scene by scene

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Videos

Hail Caesar Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hail Caesar.

Hail Caesar (Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hail Caesar?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of Julius Caesar McGruder's band?
Cars

Cars in Hail Caesar

31 cars on screen, including the Yamaha XJ 400 Maxim and the 1985 Chevrolet C-30.

All 31 cars
  • Yamaha XJ 400 Maxim in Hail Caesar Yamaha XJ 400 Maxim Main role
  • 1985 Chevrolet C-30 in Hail Caesar 1985 Chevrolet C-30 Minor role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Hail Caesar 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible in Hail Caesar 1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Minor role

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FAQ

Hail Caesar FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Hail Caesar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hail Caesar?

Hail Caesar runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Hail Caesar released?

Hail Caesar was released on May 11, 1994.

Who is in the cast of Hail Caesar?

Hail Caesar stars Anthony Michael Hall as Julius Caesar McMurty, Leslie Danon as Annie and Ilia Volok as Wlad, among 18 credited actors.

Where can I watch Hail Caesar?

In the US, Hail Caesar is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does Hail Caesar have a post-credit scene?

No. Hail Caesar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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