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Gladiator

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.5M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
157
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Russell Crowe in Gladiator (2000)
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.
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A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.5M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
157
9
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    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • David Franzoni(story)
      • John Logan(screenplay)
      • William Nicholson(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Connie Nielsen
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • David Franzoni(story)
      • John Logan(screenplay)
      • William Nicholson(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Connie Nielsen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.8KUser reviews
    • 222Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
    Top rated movie #37
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 59 wins & 106 nominations total

    Videos6

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:45
    Official Trailer
    Gladiator
    Trailer 1:25
    Gladiator
    A Guide to the Films of Ridley Scott
    Clip 1:40
    A Guide to the Films of Ridley Scott
    Streaming Passport: The Roman Empire
    Clip 4:38
    Streaming Passport: The Roman Empire
    What Roles Has Joaquin Phoenix Turned Down?
    Video 3:02
    What Roles Has Joaquin Phoenix Turned Down?
    'Creed II' Cast on Knockout Soundtracks and Inspiring Scenes
    Video 2:26
    'Creed II' Cast on Knockout Soundtracks and Inspiring Scenes

    Photos311

    Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator (2000)
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    Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe and Djimon Hounsou in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe and Connie Nielsen in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe and Richard Harris in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe and Richard Harris in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe and Sven-Ole Thorsen in Gladiator (2000)

    Top cast

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    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Maximus
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Commodus
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Lucilla
    Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed
    • Proximo
    Richard Harris
    Richard Harris
    • Marcus Aurelius
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Gracchus
    Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou
    • Juba
    David Schofield
    David Schofield
    • Falco
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Gaius
    Tomas Arana
    Tomas Arana
    • Quintus
    Ralf Moeller
    Ralf Moeller
    • Hagen
    Spencer Treat Clark
    Spencer Treat Clark
    • Lucius
    David Hemmings
    David Hemmings
    • Cassius
    Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Cicero
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    • Tigris
    Omid Djalili
    Omid Djalili
    • Slave Trader
    Nicholas McGaughey
    • Praetorian Officer
    Chris Kell
    • Scribe
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • David Franzoni(story) (screenplay)
      • John Logan(screenplay)
      • William Nicholson(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Joaquin Phoenix ad-libbed his scream of "Am I not merciful?" Connie Nielsen wasn't expecting it, and her frightened reaction was genuine.
    • Goofs
      During the Battle of Carthage, Maximus frees a horse from the chariot and rides it. The horse is wearing a saddle, which it wouldn't wear if it was pulling a chariot.
    • Quotes

      Commodus: Rise. Rise.

      [Maximus stands up, clenching an arrow head in his right hand]

      Commodus: Your fame is well deserved, Spaniard. I don't think there's ever been a gladiator to match you. As for this young man, he insists you are Hector reborn. Or was it Hercules? Why doesn't the hero reveal himself and tell us all your real name? You do have a name.

      Maximus: My name is Gladiator.

      [turns away from Commodus]

      Commodus: How dare you show your back to me! Slave, you will remove your helmet and tell me your name.

      Maximus: [removes helmet and turns around to face Commodus] My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.

      [Commodus trembles in disbelief]

      Quintus: Arms!

      [Praetorians point their spears at the gladiators while the Colosseum crowd chants for them to live. Commodus shakes his head and motions the crowd for silence. He then raises his fist and reluctantly gives the thumbs-up signal]

    • 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.
    • Alternate versions
      The 3 disc Special Edition VCD (Video CD) is edited:
      • Excessive sexual and violent scenes, including profanities are censored.
    • Connections
      Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Pavor
      Written by Walter Maioli and Nathalie Van Ravenstein (as Natalia Van Ravenstein)

      Performed by Synaulia

      Courtesy of Amiata Media, S.R.L.

    User reviews2.8K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Breathtaking!
    Once again, Director Ridley Scott proves to be as professional as one can be. The recreation of ancient Rome is splendid, with all its magnificent buildings and atmosphere and he is able to show with all brightness the greatness of the Roman Empire, with its political problems and military discipline, and love and treason, of hate and jealousy, that still have a place in our world today. But the story has a glow of its own, to which all the beautiful scenery (believe me, it's awesome!!!) and great cinematography are just balancing factors. The plot is a rich one, that is as dynamic as it is present. He once again, after Blade Runner, 1492, and others helps us visit the depths of the human soul, which remains the same over all our historical and social experience. Even the fights, are displayed in such a way that all the blood is quite discrete, but still, making us feel like screaming and jumping out of our seats. I would also like to point out the performances of the cast, that is surprisingly good. We have some actors and actresses, who are not Hollywood icons, but are are greatly able to move the audience among screams and tears. All in all, we have guys like Russel Crowe, who are coming out to be part of a new and extremely promising harvest of people who are making each time more fans around the world. Well, you should see for yourself!
    helpful•401
    74
    • angelo-29
    • Jun 6, 2000

    FAQ14

    • Is Joaquin Phoenix's villain character Commodus based on a historical real life person?
    • What is Gladiator about?
    • What is Maximus's war ritual, i.e., rubbing his hands with dirt, and why does he use it?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Malta
      • Morocco
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Gladiators
    • Filming locations
      • Malta
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Universal Pictures
      • Scott Free Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $103,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $187,705,427
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,819,017
      • May 7, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $465,380,802
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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