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Gladiator

  • 20002000
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 35min
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.4M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
119
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  • Cast & crew
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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
1.4M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
119
20
  • 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
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #44
    • 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

    Photos309

    Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator (2000)
    Richard Harris in Gladiator (2000)
    Russell Crowe and Djimon Hounsou in Gladiator (2000)
    Oliver Reed in Gladiator (2000)
    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
    • Maximusas Maximus
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Commodusas Commodus
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Lucillaas Lucilla
    Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed
    • Proximoas Proximo
    Richard Harris
    Richard Harris
    • Marcus Aureliusas Marcus Aurelius
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Gracchusas Gracchus
    Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou
    • Jubaas Juba
    David Schofield
    David Schofield
    • Falcoas Falco
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Gaiusas Gaius
    Tomas Arana
    Tomas Arana
    • Quintusas Quintus
    Ralf Moeller
    Ralf Moeller
    • Hagenas Hagen
    Spencer Treat Clark
    Spencer Treat Clark
    • Luciusas Lucius
    David Hemmings
    David Hemmings
    • Cassiusas Cassius
    Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Ciceroas Cicero
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    • Tigrisas Tigris
    Omid Djalili
    Omid Djalili
    • Slave Traderas Slave Trader
    Nicholas McGaughey
    • Praetorian Officeras Praetorian Officer
    Chris Kell
    • Scribeas Scribe
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • David Franzoni(story) (screenplay)
      • John Logan(screenplay)
      • William Nicholson(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    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. —Chris "Morphy" Terry
    roman empireslaverycombatbattlefieldmother son relationship438 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Father of a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife and I shall have my vengeance in this life or the next
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Maximus' description of his home--specifically, how the kitchen is arranged and smells in the morning and at night--was ad-libbed. It's a description of Russell Crowe's own home in Australia.
    • 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
    Cecil B DeMille eat your heart out
    The epic blockbuster returns with the 21st Century's answer to Cecil B DeMille, Ridley Scott and his dramatic tale of courage and revenge, GLADIATOR - "the general who became a slave, the slave who became a gladiator, the gladiator who defied an emperor".

    Once a great roman General, and as good as adopted son of Marcus Aurelius Caesar (Harris), Maximus (Crowe) is forced into exile by Commodus (Phoenix), heir to the throne, after the death of Marcus. Saved from death by slavers, he is purchased for use as a gladiator by Proximo (Reed) and ends up in the arena of all arena's, the Colloseum, where he proves unbeatable under his guise as "The Spaniard".

    And with a budget of over $100m, Scott certainly delivers the goods. GLADIATOR transcends the notion of 'blockbuster' that we have become accustomed to in the age of electronic and special effects wizardry and instead offers a good old fashioned action film along the lines of Spartacus and and Ben Hur. Not only are we drawn into an archetypal story that contains all the classic elements a filmgoer could dream of (love, loss, courage, despair, good triumphing over evil etc etc) - also on offer is a visual feast of cinematic painting after painting - a rich tapestry of images that are breathtaking and ultimately visually satisfying. From the plains of Germania, to the desert stronghold of Zuchobar, and finally to great Rome herself, John Mathiesion, the cinematographer is to be commended highly for his general inventiveness and ability to capture so much on film. The opening battle scene is superb as a cast of thousands erupt across the screen and provide an indication that we are about to see a film that pays incredible attention to detail throughout its entirety. In every way, Scott has created a world for us that scuttles films of similar epic undertakings (and budgets!) and sends them to their dooms at the bottom of the murky depths of film history where they belong.

    The cast is generally very strong. Crowe proves himself very suitable to the task with a great emotional range and depth of character. His accent ocassionally bugged me (as did the mish mash of accents on offer - but that is I guess a legacy of 'internationally casted films'), but this aside, he was well and truly up to the task. Phoenix is also excellent as the disturbed Commodus, as is Nielson as Lucilla, the daughter of Marcus who "should have been a son" and finds herself torn between loyalty to her brother and doing what is 'right'. The old guard thesps of Harris, Reed and Jacobi (Grachus) are uniformly strong as supporting characters, and Spencer Treat Clark (Lucius) does a fine job as the young heir to the throne.

    Add to this great cast excellent editing and post production work, and an intricate soundscape (including a magnificent Hans Zimmer score), and you have a film that, despite its length, was highly palatable and had me in there from beginning to end. A must see.
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    • paulyb
    • May 2, 2000

    FAQ14

    • Is Joaquin Phoenix's villain character Commodus based on a historical real life person in medieval times?
    • 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 19, 2000 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Malta
      • Morocco
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gladiaattori
    • 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
      • 2h 35min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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