The highest scoring of the two Gladiator films, ahead of Gladiator II (66). It runs long at 2h 35m. Streaming on Netflix and Paramount+.
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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.5/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 80% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 67/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 8.2/1021,744 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 80 | 100% |
Key crew
- Ridley ScottDirector
- Hans ZimmerOriginal Music Composer
- William NicholsonScreenplay
- John LoganScreenplay
- David FranzoniScreenplay
- Lisa GerrardOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Russell CroweMaximus
- Joaquin PhoenixCommodus
- Connie NielsenLucilla
- Oliver ReedProximo
- Richard HarrisMarcus Aurelius
- Derek JacobiGracchus
- Djimon HounsouJuba
- David SchofieldFalco
- John ShrapnelGaius
- Tomas AranaQuintus
- Ralf MoellerHagen
- Spencer Treat ClarkLucius
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