Gladiator
R“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”
2000·155 min·Released
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures, Mill Film, Red Wagon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, Universal Pictures
8.2TMDb
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Theatrical May 4, 2000Physical Nov 21, 2000
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UK · English · USA
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorRidley Scott
Cast
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
Falco
John Shrapnel
Gaius
Tomas Arana
Quintus
Ralf Moeller
Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
Lucius
David Hemmings
Cassius
Tommy Flanagan
Cicero
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Tiger
Omid Djalili
Slave Trader
Nicholas McGaughey
Praetorian Officer
Chris Kell
Scribe
Tony Curran
Assassin #1
Mark Lewis
Assassin #2
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Keywords
gladiatorrome, italyarenasenateroman empireparent child relationshipemperorslaveryancient romerevengebattlefieldslave auctionhistorical fictionancient worldperiod dramacombatchariotphilosophergrimbarbarian horde
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Budget
$103M
Revenue
$466M
TMDb Votes
20,821
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026