R
Action
Drama
Adventure
Gladiator
Release04 May 2000
Runtime2h 35m
Budget$103,000,000
Views25
DirectorRidley Scott
ProducersBranko Lustig, David Franzoni, Douglas Wick
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A crowd-pleasing epic
Key highlights — Ridley Scott delivers a sweeping vision of ancient Rome, anchored by Russell Crowe's commanding turn as the betrayed general Maximus. Joaquin Phoenix makes for a chillingly petulant villain as Commodus, while the film's brutal arena battles and grand scale make every minute of its 2h 35m runtime count.
Overview
Gladiator (2000), Ridley Scott's epic action drama starring Russell Crowe as Maximus. Betrayed and enslaved, a Roman general fights for freedom and vengeance in the arena.
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Russell Crowe Maximus -
Joaquin Phoenix Commodus -
Connie Nielsen Lucilla -
Oliver Reed Proximo -
Richard Harris Marcus Aurelius
Why Watch
If you love epic tales of vengeance and honor, Gladiator combines large-scale spectacle with genuine emotional weight. With a stacked cast including Oliver Reed and Richard Harris, plus that unforgettable tagline, it's a definitive example of the modern historical epic.
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Fun Fact
Oliver Reed died during production, and the filmmakers used a combination of body doubles and CGI to complete his remaining scenes as Proximo.
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