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Gladiator

  • 2000
  • 16
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.7M
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POPULARITY
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Russell Crowe in Gladiator (2000)
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Action EpicEpicPeriod DramaSword & SandalActionAdventureDrama

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.

  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • David Franzoni
    • John Logan
    • William Nicholson
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Connie Nielsen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    1.7M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    106
    3
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • David Franzoni
      • John Logan
      • William Nicholson
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Connie Nielsen
    • 3KUser reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #35
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 60 wins & 104 nominations total

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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
      • John Logan
      • William Nicholson
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    Storyline

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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
      Roman legions always fortified their encampments; they never camped on open space.
    • Quotes

      Maximus: [after swiftly dispatching another gladiator] Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?

      Crowd: Spaniard, Spaniard, Spaniard...

    • 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 Gladiator: Deleted Scenes (2007)
    • 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 reviews3K

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    Featured review
    10/10
    Timeless. A modern day classic. Epitome of an epic. An all-time great.
    "Are you not entertained?!?!"

    One of the most perfect movies ever made. The pacing, the characterization & development. Hans Zimmer's score. John Mathieson's cinematography. Career-making acting from Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, & Djimon Hounsou. Everything is on point.

    This movie is an integral part of Ridley Scott's holy trinity, along with Blade Runner & Alien. Endlessly rewatchable. Endlessly quotable. An epic tragedy on the level of Shakespeare & Ancient Greece.

    This movie will be just as popular a hundred years from now, and no movie about Ancient Rome will have topped it.
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    FAQ12

    • What is Gladiator about?
    • Is it meant to be implied that Lucius is secretly Maximus' son? Does Lucius' father (or his "father"- Lucilla's ex-husband) appear in the film? Do we know how he died?
    • What was the Roman's religious beliefs at the time?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2000 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Malta
      • Morocco
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gladiador
    • Filming locations
      • Ouarzazate, Morocco(on location)
    • 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
      • $465,390,350
    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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