Gladiator(2000)
“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”
Overview
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.
Director
Ridley Scott
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$103M
Revenue
$466M
Cast
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 35m
Language
English
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$103M
Box Office
$466M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Scott Free Productions • Red Wagon Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gladiator?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Gladiator (2000).
What is Gladiator about?▼
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.
Who directed Gladiator?▼
Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2000. It is a action, drama, adventure film.
How long is Gladiator?▼
Gladiator has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
Who stars in Gladiator?▼
The cast of Gladiator includes Russell Crowe as Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Oliver Reed as Proximo, Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius and more.
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