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.
Gladiator (2000) is a action, drama and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, released on May 4, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen and Oliver Reed. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 21,450 ratings.
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Russell Crowe
as Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
as Commodus
Connie Nielsen
as Lucilla
Oliver Reed
as Proximo
Richard Harris
as Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
as Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
as Juba
David Schofield
as Falco
John Shrapnel
as Gaius
Tomas Arana
as Quintus
Ralf Moeller
as Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
as Lucius
Directed by Ridley Scott, written by David Franzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson, produced by David Franzoni, Branko Lustig and Douglas Wick.
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 21,450 ratings.
Gladiator has been my most favorite film of all time. It is an epic masterpiece in many ways and it really explains why despite the numerous viewings, Gladiator still amuses me with its powerful imageries and many other crucial aspects so that it won five Academy Awards. This film is very well written, the well-ensemble casts, the A-class acting (especially Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix), the stunning…
Reviewed on July 13, 2012
They said you were a giant. They said you can crush a man's skull with one hand. Ridley Scott's Gladiator is not a perfect film, I would think that the hardiest of fans, of which I'm firmly one, know this deep down. Yet just like Commodus in the film is keen to point out that he himself has other virtues that are worthy, so does Gladiator the film. Enough in fact to make it an everlasting favourite of genre fans…
Reviewed on August 10, 2014
Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a real masterpiece of its genre. With its unique battle scenes, cinematography, acting and directing. It's a real must-watch. Shame on you if you haven't watched this movie!
Reviewed on August 12, 2018
This has got just about everything from "Spartacus" (1960) to "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (1964) via a bit of "Quo Vadis" (1951) to it - and Ridley Scott has managed to create a magnificent spectacle of a film. Russell Crowe is the eponymous soldier "Maximus". Commander of the Armies of the Rhine for Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) and his designated successor - until, that is, the emperor's son…
Reviewed on April 18, 2023
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The main cast of Gladiator (2000) includes Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed and Richard Harris. The film was directed by Ridley Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Gladiator was released on May 4, 2000 and runs for 2h 35m.
Gladiator (2000) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 21,450 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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