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Gladiator

Gladiator

2000
R
155 min
Action Adventure Drama

Plot Summary

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 unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get 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.

8.5
IMDb Rating
80%
Rotten Tomatoes
67
Metacritic
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Cast & Crew

Cast

Directors

Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott

Director

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Writers

William Nicholson

William Nicholson

Writer

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John Logan

John Logan

Writer

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David Franzoni

David Franzoni

Writer

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David Franzoni

David Franzoni

Writer

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Ratings & Reviews

8.5
IMDb Rating
80%
Rotten Tomatoes
67
Metacritic
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Technical Details

155 min
Runtime
05 May 2000
Release Date
R
Content Rating
Movie
Content Type
2000
Year
Genres
Action Adventure Drama

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User Reviews

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

8.0/10
Recent

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 "Commodus" (Joaquin Phoenix) and his sister "Lucilla" (an efficient Connie Nielse...

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Kowalczyk

Kowalczyk

8.0/10
Recent

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!

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Eky

10.0/10
Recent

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 cinematography and definitely a strong character of Maximus (magnificently portrayed by Rus...

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Technical Info
05 May 2000
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