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82% Critic Match
Gladiator
“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”
8.2 / 10• 2000• 2h 35m•R• English
ActionDramaAdventure
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Lead
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
Falco
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ridley Scott's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Gladiator is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
