Gladiator

2000 • 155 min • R

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”

★ 8.2 / 10 (20,678 votes)

Action Drama Adventure

Synopsis

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.

About This Film

Gladiator is a 2000 action, drama, adventure film directed by Ridley Scott. With a runtime of 155 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 20,678 votes on TMDB. The film stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris among its cast of 44 credited actors.

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

David Hemmings

as Cassius

Tommy Flanagan

as Cicero

Sven-Ole Thorsen

as Tiger

Omid Djalili

as Slave Trader

Nicholas McGaughey

as Praetorian Officer

Chris Kell

as Scribe

Tony Curran

as Assassin #1

Mark Lewis

as Assassin #2

Crew