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Gladiator

Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), release year 2000, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Gladiator

Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), release year 2000, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2000
  • Released 05 May 2000
  • Runtime 155 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.5/10 from 1,844,518 votes
  • Metascore 67/100
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Drama
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States, United Kingdom, Malta, Morocco

Cast

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen

Direction and writing

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Written by: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson

Awards and recognition

Won 5 Oscars. 61 wins & 105 nominations total

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