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Gladiator

2000Movie2 h 35 minR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic678.7Rotten Tomatoes80%87%

An epic, nerve-racking action movie about war and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Gladiatorial Combat
  • Revenge Tragedy
  • Ridley Scott Masterpiece
  • Hans Zimmer Score
  • Roman Empire Setting
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Visually Grandiose
  • Warrior's Journey
  • Acclaimed Acting Ensemble

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
John Logan, David Franzoni, William Nicholson
Produced by
David Franzoni, Branko Lustig, Douglas Wick
Music by
Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Djivan Gasparyan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 4, 2000 · 2 h 35 min · R

Released
May 4, 2000
Runtime
2 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$103 million
Box office
$466 million
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Bread and Circuses, Did Not Think This Through, Translation Convention +9

  • Bread and Circuses
  • Did Not Think This Through
  • Translation Convention
  • Tampering with Food and Drink
  • Bookends
  • Rated M for Manly
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Tagline
  • Actor Allusion
  • I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine
  • Pinned to the Wall
  • One-Woman Wail

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gladiator?"

Questions about Gladiator

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gladiator?

NetflixParamount+KanopyHooplaYouTube TV

In the United States, Gladiator streams on Netflix, Paramount+, Kanopy, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Gladiator worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 67). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (74).

Is Gladiator okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Gladiator a box office hit?

Budget$103 million
Box office$466 million

Yes: it cost about $103 million to make and earned $466 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Gladiator use?

Bread and CircusesDid Not Think This ThroughTranslation ConventionTampering with Food and DrinkBookendsRated M for ManlyAs Long as It Sounds ForeignTaglineActor AllusionI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MinePinned to the WallOne-Woman Wailand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Bread and Circuses, Did Not Think This Through, and Translation Convention.