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Gladiator II

2024Movie2 h 28 minR

64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic645.2Rotten Tomatoes70%68%

A brutally violent, epic action movie about history and war, with standout cinematography and world-building.

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Story

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Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • High-Octane Action
  • Visually Grandiose
  • Brutal Combat Choreography
  • Political Intrigue
  • Legacy Sequel
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Colossal Scale
  • Tragic Heroism

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
Peter Craig, David Scarpa
Produced by
Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, David Franzoni
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams

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Facts

November 13, 2024 · 2 h 28 min · R

Released
November 13, 2024
Runtime
2 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$310 million
Box office
$462 million
Available in
96 countries

Tropes

Tragic Keepsake, Historical Hero Upgrade, Caligula's Horse +9

  • Tragic Keepsake
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • Caligula's Horse
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Call-Back
  • Everyone Is Related
  • It Is Beyond Saving
  • Gladiator Revolt
  • Artistic License – History
  • Logo Joke
  • Off with His Head!

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Gladiator II?"

Questions about Gladiator II

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Where can I stream Gladiator II?

NetflixMGM+Paramount+

In the United States, Gladiator II streams on Netflix, MGM+, and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 78 other countries.

Is Gladiator II worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Gladiator II a sequel?

  1. Gladiator (2000)
  2. Gladiator II (2024)
  3. Gladiator III

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after Gladiator (2000) and before Gladiator III.

What tropes does Gladiator II use?

Tragic KeepsakeHistorical Hero UpgradeCaligula's HorseAnyone Can DieDarker and EdgierCall-BackEveryone Is RelatedIt Is Beyond SavingGladiator RevoltArtistic License – HistoryLogo JokeOff with His Head!and 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Tragic Keepsake, Historical Hero Upgrade, and Caligula's Horse.