Gladiator
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Gladiator

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

8.2 / 10 2000 2h 35mR 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

Russell Crowe

Maximus

Lead
Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

David Schofield

David Schofield

Falco

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ridley Scott's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Gladiator is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker