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Gladiator (2000)

โ€œWhat we do in life echoes in eternity.โ€

8.2/10 ยท 21,548 votes 2h 35m r ActionAdventureDrama

#2 of 125 films from 2000 #31 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ridley Scott ยท Written by David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson

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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.

Cast

Russell Croweas Maximus
Joaquin Phoenixas Commodus
Connie Nielsenas Lucilla
Oliver Reedas Proximo
Richard Harrisas Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobias Gracchus
Djimon Hounsouas Juba
David Schofieldas Falco
John Shrapnelas Gaius
Tomas Aranaas Quintus
Ralf Moelleras Hagen
Spencer Treat Clarkas Lucius
David Hemmingsas Cassius
Tommy Flanaganas Cicero

Facts

Release dateMay 4, 2000
Runtime155 min (2h 35m) โ€” longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$103,000,000
Box office$465,516,248 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0172495

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Questions

How long is Gladiator?
Gladiator runs 155 minutes (2h 35m), which is long for a action โ€” plan for it.
Is Gladiator worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 21,548 votes, which places it #2 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 99%) and #31 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Gladiator?
Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), The Martian (2015).
Who stars in Gladiator?
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.
What is Gladiator rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gladiator?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5978.

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