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Gladiator

R20002h 35mRidley Scott
IMDb 8.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 67

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"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

ActionDramaAdventure
GladiatorRome, ItalyArenaSenateRoman EmpireParent Child RelationshipEmperorSlaveryAncient RomeRevenge

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gladiator (2000) about?

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Who stars in Gladiator?

Gladiator stars Russell Crowe (Maximus), Joaquin Phoenix (Commodus), Connie Nielsen (Lucilla), Oliver Reed (Proximo), Richard Harris (Marcus Aurelius). The film was directed by Ridley Scott.

How long is Gladiator?

Gladiator has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is Gladiator worth watching?

Gladiator holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Action, Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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