Gladiator
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Gladiator (2000)

15
12/05/2000 (GB)
Action, Drama, Adventure
2h 35m

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.

  • Ridley ScottDirector
  • William NicholsonScreenplay
  • John LoganScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $103,000,000

  • Revenue

    $465,361,176

Keywords

  • epic
  • gladiator
  • rome, italy
  • arena
  • senate
  • roman empire
  • parent child relationship
  • emperor
  • slavery
  • ancient rome
  • revenge
  • battlefield
  • slave auction
  • historical fiction
  • ancient world
  • combat
  • chariot
  • philosopher
  • barbarian horde
  • 2nd century
  • successor
  • commodus
  • maximus
  • serene
  • defiant

Top Billed Cast

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Maximus

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

David Schofield

David Schofield

Falco

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Gaius

Tomas Arana

Tomas Arana

Quintus

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