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Gladiator

Gladiator

Action • R • 2000 • 2 hr 35 min
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8.1
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8.5

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Staring

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris

Directed By

Ridley Scott

Written By

David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson

Attributes

Dark

Genre

ActionDramaAdventure

Release Date

May 5, 2000

User Reviews

Chippo
Chippo
This is a real Oscar Classic and a real winner and a great cast.
Matt
Matt
Rome stands alone as imperial hegemon. This film shows us a glimpse of that past.... And if we are not careful... The future.
EDMND
EDMND
Fight for honor and sacrifice is the Key to be power amazing music congrats Two Steps From Hell
Daniel
Daniel
This movie is great, a lot of money was used to make it you can tell, love that.
Yekta
Yekta
Epic storytelling, amazing cinematography, directing and acting Everything in this movie's beyond perfect. Hans Zimmer's music is phenomenal
authenticbird
authenticbird
Honestly just what I expected, in the good way. This movie deserves its title.
Timothy Kerry OMARA
Timothy Kerry OMARA
One of the best movies of Ridley Scott’s career. The music, the cinematography, the plot, the quotable moments all make this a BIG winner.
Stephen
Stephen
One of the best films I’ve ever seen. Dark and more bloody then how I’d want a steak. Strong acting well shot a little long but still good..
Luis Bojo
Luis Bojo
Crowe’s acting is SPECTACULAR. This story of vengeance is amazing. “…And I will get my revenge..in this life or the next” that line is 🔥🔥
Diego Nava
Diego Nava
The soundtrack and the rythm of the movie are amazing. Crowe in his best role and best physique, Phoenix steals the movie though

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Ratings
2,020 (2%)
10,706 (8%)
54,819 (42%)
62,293 (48%)
8.1 – Based on 129.8k ratings
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Every Gladiator Battle Scene
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Gladiator Wins Costume Design: 2001 Oscars
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"Gladiator" and "U-571" winning Oscars® for Sound and Sound Editing
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"Gladiator" winning the Oscar® for Visual Effects

Cast & Crew

Ridley Scott
Ridley
Scott
Russell Crowe
Russell
Crowe
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin
Phoenix
Connie Nielsen
Connie
Nielsen
Oliver Reed
Oliver
Reed
Richard Harris
Richard
Harris
Derek Jacobi
Derek
Jacobi
Djimon Hounsou
Djimon
Hounsou
David Schofield
David
Schofield
John Shrapnel
John
Shrapnel
Tomas Arana
Tomas
Arana
David Franzoni
David
Franzoni
John Logan
John
Logan
William Nicholson
William
Nicholson

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