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Gladiator

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

8.2(21,675)20002h 35m61

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$103M
Box office
$465.5M
Language
English
Part of Gladiator Collection · 3 films
  • gladiator
  • rome, italy
  • arena
  • senate
  • roman empire
  • parent child relationship
  • emperor
  • slavery
  • ancient rome
  • revenge
  • battlefield
  • slave auction

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Ridley Scott

Produced in

United Kingdom, United States of America

Gallery

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • Theatrical1 Sept 2000
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereRLos Angeles, California1 May 2000
    • TheatricalR5 May 2000
    • PhysicalR2-Disc Signature Selection21 Nov 2000
    • TheatricalRIMAX22 Nov 2000
    • PhysicalRBlu-ray24 Jan 2017
    • PhysicalR4K Ultra HD15 May 2018
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1512 May 2000
    • PhysicalDVD20 Nov 2000
    • Physical7 Sept 2009
    • Physical4 May 2015
    • Physical30 Apr 2018
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • Digital / OTT7 Jan 2016
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM4 May 2000
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical18A5 May 2000
    • Physical18ADVD21 Nov 2000
    • Physical18A24 Jan 2017
    • Physical15 May 2018
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical+1318 May 2000
    • Theatrical+13Re-Release8 Mar 2001
  • ArmeniaAM

    • Theatrical3 Jun 2000
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical1821 Jun 2000
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1419 May 2000
    • TheatricalRe-Release23 Mar 2001
    • PhysicalDVD1 Apr 2001
  • BulgariaBG

    • TheatricalC4 Aug 2000
  • ChileCL

    • Theatrical25 May 2000

Frequently asked questions

Gladiator was released on 4 May 2000.

Audience reviews

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    Eky

    7/13/2012

    10/10

    Gladiator has been my most favorite film of all time. It is an epic masterpiece in many ways and it really explains why despite the numerous viewings, Gladiator still amuses me with its powerful imageries and many other crucial aspects so that it won five Academy Awards. This film is very well written, the well-ensemble casts, the A-class acting (especially Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix), the stunning cinematogra…

  • J

    John Chard

    8/10/2014

    10/10

    They said you were a giant. They said you can crush a man's skull with one hand. Ridley Scott's Gladiator is not a perfect film, I would think that the hardiest of fans, of which I'm firmly one, know this deep down. Yet just like Commodus in the film is keen to point out that he himself has other virtues that are worthy, so does Gladiator the film. Enough in fact to make it an everlasting favourite of genre fans a…

  • K

    Kowalczyk

    8/12/2018

    8/10

    Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a real masterpiece of its genre. With its unique battle scenes, cinematography, acting and directing. It's a real must-watch. Shame on you if you haven't watched this movie!

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    CinemaSerf

    4/18/2023

    8/10

    This has got just about everything from "Spartacus" (1960) to "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (1964) via a bit of "Quo Vadis" (1951) to it - and Ridley Scott has managed to create a magnificent spectacle of a film. Russell Crowe is the eponymous soldier "Maximus". Commander of the Armies of the Rhine for Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) and his designated successor - until, that is, the emperor's son "…

  • P

    Prodank

    9/20/2023

    10/10

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