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Gladiator (2000)

R · 2000-05-04 · 2h 35m · EN
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A hero will rise.

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

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Ridley ScottDirector
Budget
$103M
Box office
$465.4M

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Russell CroweRussell CroweMaximus MeridiusJoaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixEmperor CommodusConnie NielsenConnie NielsenLucillaOliver ReedOliver ReedProximoRichard HarrisRichard HarrisMarcus AureliusDerek JacobiDerek JacobiGracchusDjimon HounsouDjimon HounsouJubaDavid SchofieldDavid SchofieldFalcoJohn ShrapnelJohn ShrapnelGaiusTomas AranaTomas AranaQuintusRalf MoellerRalf MoellerHagenTommy FlanaganTommy FlanaganCicero

Keywords

BattlefieldRevengeParent child relationshipAncient worldEpicCombatEmperorSlaveryArenaRome, italyHistorical fictionRoman empireSenateGladiatorAncient romeSlave auctionChariotPhilosopherBarbarian horde2nd centurySuccessorCommodusMarcus aureliusMaximus

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Drama · AdventureTheme affinityBattlefield · Revenge · Parent Child RelationshipNarrative complexityPhilosopherDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongDirector preference31064

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What is Gladiator about?

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

How long is Gladiator?

Gladiator has a runtime of 155 minutes.

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