20002h 35mDir. Ridley Scott

Gladiator

Name: Gladiator
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Released: 2000-05-04
Duration: 2 h 35 min
Rating: 4
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”

ActionDramaAdventure

4.0 / 5.0

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1st Half: 4.0 ★vs2nd Half: 4.0 ★

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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.

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

Featured Cast

(12 actors)

Russell Crowe

Maximus

Joaquin Phoenix

Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

David Schofield

Falco

John Shrapnel

Gaius

Tomas Arana

Quintus

Ralf Moeller

Hagen

Spencer Treat Clark

Lucius

Key Production Crew

Director

Ridley Scott

Screenplay & Writers

William Nicholson, John Logan, David Franzoni, David Franzoni

Cinematography

John Mathieson

Original Score

Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard

Producers

Branko Lustig, Douglas Wick, David Franzoni

Film Details

Budget$103,000,000

Box Office Revenue$465,516,248

Original Languageen

Production Studios

Universal PicturesScott Free ProductionsRed Wagon EntertainmentMill FilmDreamWorks Pictures

Keywords & Themes

#gladiator#rome, italy#arena#senate#roman empire#parent child relationship#emperor#slavery#ancient rome#revenge

Community Reviews & Logs

Aniket Shukla @aniket11

Oct 13, 2026

1ST WATCHImported Log

4.0

It's just good to watch and have a great cast to portray the characters. Joaquin Phoenix is the most hated man for just his role in this movie and it I stand with that opinion. Russel Crowe is just mesmerizing to watch a...

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