Gladiator

80%

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259 Reviews

87%

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250,000+ Ratings

Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) takes power and strips rank from Maximus (Russell Crowe), one of the favored generals of his predecessor and father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the great stoical philosopher. Maximus is then relegated to fighting to the death in the gladiator arenas.

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Critics Consensus

While not everyone will be entertained by Gladiator's glum revenge story, Russell Crowe thunderously wins the crowd with a star-making turn that provides Ridley Scott's opulent resurrection of Rome its bruised heart.

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

It is an honorable movie, so are they all honorable movies. But that's not enough. It's not great. It's a disappointment. Caesar hates disappointment, so kill it swiftly and be done.

Nov 2, 2022

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Bill Muller

Arizona Republic

The new film has spectacular fight scenes in dazzling sets and a familiar story about honor and betrayal, courage and cowardice. It's the perfect vehicle for some old-fashioned sword-clanging fun.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 2, 2022

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Dean Lamanna

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Gladiator delivers everything its title promises. The surprise is that this bold revival of the period "sword-and-sandals" epic does so with solid acting, sure pacing and superior style interspersed with payoff-worthy pathos.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 2, 2022

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

As a sword and sandal epic, it still holds the exciting pulse to this day with Russell Crowe's magnificent performance and its emotional story about the Roman gladiator who fights as a liberator against a corrupt emperor. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Apr 14, 2024

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Adrían Massanet

Espinof

Russell Crowe takes ownership of his character and gives him an immeasurable truth and sadness. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 19, 2023

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

The individual performances are great and the images are stunning, and -- perhaps most important -- Gladiator offers an escapist quality that makes its derivative flaws seem minor.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 30, 2023

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Audience Member Watched this film as a 4 year old 22 years ago and it’s still the greatest film I’ve ever seen Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/24 Full Review Adi 1 Gladiator manages to blend compelling drama, Shakespearian grandeur and violent action in a near perfect manner because of the masterful direction by Ridley Scott and a great performance by Russel Crowe. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review Nick M One of my top movies which story and production hold up for years. I could list the entire cast for their great acting. Another great job by Ridley Scott. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review C. L Regardless of historical inaccuracies, it's a great film. Top 5 Favorite films. If you are into Rome, Lore, History, with a little Flair and Gore, then Buckle up this ones for you! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Daphne C A film of incomparable heroism and a Greek tragedy. I’ll never look at a wheat field the same way again. I enjoy the soundtrack on Spotify often, alongside Blade Runner and Dune. I love this movie. All the awards were deserved. Crowe made my top 5 actor list after this film. Bravo, from a fellow thespian! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Carter S Are you not entertained this movie is one for the history books 10/10 must watch Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Ridley Scott Director Russell Crowe Maximus Decimus Meridius Joaquin Phoenix Commodus Connie Nielsen Lucilla Oliver Reed Proximo Derek Jacobi Gracchus

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Gladiator: Official Clip - Maximus' Dying Wish