Gladiator

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.

Keywords

  • Academy Award for Best Picture
  • American Cinema
  • BAFTA Award for Best Film
  • BAFTA Film Awards
  • Escape to the 2000s
  • European Film Awards
  • Golden Globes
  • Golden Globes Award for Best Picture
  • The Oscars

Actors

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

Director

  • Ridley Scott

Action & Aventure, Drama


2h 35min


-16

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United Kingdom
United States of America
2000
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.

A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.


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