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Gladiator (2000)

R  155 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama   -  5 May 2000 (USA)
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When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.

Director:

Ridley Scott

Writers:

David Franzoni (story), David Franzoni (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Top 250 #78 | Won 5 Oscars. Another 47 wins & 79 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Russell Crowe ...
Joaquin Phoenix ...
Connie Nielsen ...
Oliver Reed ...
Richard Harris ...
Derek Jacobi ...
Djimon Hounsou ...
David Schofield ...
John Shrapnel ...
Tomas Arana ...
Ralf Moeller ...
Spencer Treat Clark ...
David Hemmings ...
Tommy Flanagan ...
Sven-Ole Thorsen Sven-Ole Thorsen ...
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Storyline

Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge. Written by Chris "Morphy" Terry  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Gladiator | Emperor | General | Death | Revenge  | See more »

Taglines:

What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for intense, graphic combat See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

UIP [Japan] | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Gladiador See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$103,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$34,819,017 (USA) (7 May 2000) (2938 Screens)

Gross:

$258,264,745 (Worldwide) (except USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (extended version)

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Temperatures in the gladiator arena would frequently top 100 degrees Fahrenheit. See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Proximo tells the trader he'll give him "2000 for the men and 4 for the beasts", but he then says "that's 5000 total for an old friend". It means discount. He didn't think 2000+4000=5000. See more »

Quotes

Marcus Aurelius: Tell me again, Maximus, why are we here?
Maximus: For the glory of the Empire, sire.
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Crazy Credits

Both the Dreamworks & Universal logos are altered to appear gold in color
so they match the opening theme of Maximus walking through a wheatfield. See more »


Soundtracks

"Now We Are Free"
Lisa Gerrard See more »