The Arena (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2001, The Arena is an action film directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
What it’s about. In an age of Gladiators, the power that was Rome held its empire together with the might of its armies, the sweat and tears of its conquests, and the cheers and bloodlust of its citizens – glorified in the deadly spectacle of The Arena. Stolen from their homelands, the fiery Druid maiden Bodicia, exotic slave girl Jessemina, and the powerful barbarian Flavius, are pitted against each other as gladiators by the sadistic Roman Governor Timarchus. Banished by Caesar, Timarchus unleashes his frustration on his gladiators, staging extravagant spectacles of combat, orgy and death. In a violent world where only the strong survive, love and hate, life and death, are separated by an instant.
Who’s in it. The Arena stars Karen McDougal as Jessemina, Lisa Dergan as Bodicia, Olga Sutulova as Livia and Yuliya Chicherina as Diedra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Arena has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Arena page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Arena tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Arena (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Arena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Arena worth watching?
- The Arena holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Arena?
- The Arena stars Karen McDougal, Lisa Dergan, Olga Sutulova, Yuliya Chicherina and Viktor Verzhbitskiy.
- When was The Arena released?
- The Arena was released in 2001.