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Seneca (2025): Cast & Ratings

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Seneca is a 2025 biographical drama directed by Robert Schwentke, starring John Malkovich as Seneca, Tom Xander and Geraldine Chaplin. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Seneca (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Robert Schwentke
Genres
Biography , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Seneca About?

The premise of Seneca without spoilers.

In 65 AD, philosopher Seneca has served as a teacher, mentor, and close advisor to Emperor Nero since childhood, playing a significant role in his rise to power. Nero, growing tired of Seneca, fabricates an accusation of complicity in a failed assassination attempt. As Seneca hosts a lavish gathering at his farmhouse, he finds himself facing unexpected and dangerous circumstances.

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Cast & crew

Seneca Cast & Characters

John Malkovich leads the cast as Seneca, with Tom Xander as Nero and Geraldine Chaplin as Cecilia. Directed by Robert Schwentke; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Robert Schwentke

More films directed by Robert Schwentke, best-rated first: The Captain, Tattoo, RED and Flightplan.

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Ratings

Seneca Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Seneca 22% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Details

Seneca Also Known As

44 alternative titles, including “ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ3” and “Sonic 3: O Filme”.

Also known as
  • ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ3
  • Sonic 3: O Filme
  • Соник 3
  • Sonic × Shadow TOKYO MISSION
  • סוניק 3
  • ソニック × シャドウ TOKYO MISSION
  • 音速小子3
  • Սոնիկ Ոզնին 3
  • Sonic 3
  • 超音鼠大電影3
  • 수퍼 소닉 3
  • 슈퍼 소닉 3
+32 more
  • 슈퍼소닉 3
  • 수퍼소닉 3
  • Sonic le Hérisson 3
  • سونيك الفيلم ٣
  • Sonic 3: Szybki jak błyskawica
  • Sonic, a sündisznó 3.
  • Nhím Sonic 3
  • Sonic: Η Ταινία 3
  • Sonic 3, le film
  • Ježek Sonic 3
  • سونيك القنفذ 3
  • Їжак Сонік 3
  • โซนิค เดอะ เฮดจ์ฮ็อก 3
  • Sonic 3: La Película
  • Sonic 3. Szybki jak błyskawica
  • Sonic ariciul 3
  • Sonic 3 - Il film, ზღარბი სონიკი 3
  • 刺猬索尼克3
  • Соников филм 3
  • Соник 3 в кино
  • Соник: Филмът 3
  • Kirpi Sonic 3
  • סוניק הסרט 3
  • 超音鼠大電影 3
  • Sonic: Super jež 3
  • Ježko SONIC 3
  • Siil Sonic 3
  • Ežiukas Sonic 3
  • سونیک خارپشت ۳
  • Sonik 3
  • Soniks 3: Filma
  • Broddgölturinn Sonic 3

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Seneca FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Seneca, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Seneca?

Seneca runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Seneca released?

Seneca was released on April 8, 2025.

Who directed Seneca?

Seneca was directed by Robert Schwentke.

More films by Robert Schwentke

Who is in the cast of Seneca?

Seneca stars John Malkovich as Seneca, Tom Xander as Nero and Geraldine Chaplin as Cecilia, among 19 credited actors.

How is Seneca rated?

Seneca has 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Seneca have a post-credit scene?

No. Seneca has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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