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American Gladiators

1988·Show
167Episodes in7Seasons·TV-PG
62
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IMDb6.6
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American Gladiators fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

American Gladiators is an American competition television program that aired weekly in syndication from September 1989 to May 1996. The series matched a cast of amateur athletes against each other, as well as against the show's own gladiators, in contests of strength and agility. The concept was created by Dan Carr and John C. Ferraro, who held the original competition at Erie Tech High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. They sold the show to The Samuel Goldwyn Company where the concept was enhanced and became American Gladiators. An effort in 2004 to launch a live American Gladiators show on the Las Vegas Strip became mired in a securities fraud prosecution. However, the television series was restarted in 2008. Episodes from the original series were played on ESPN Classic from 2007 to 2009. Several episodes are available for download on Apple's iTunes Service.
Competitive Sports EntertainmentPhysical ChallengesHigh-Energy SpectacleNostalgic ThrowbackHeroic AthleticsAudience ParticipationFamily-Friendly CompetitionPop Culture PhenomenonRetro Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Bob Levy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream American Gladiators legally?

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American Gladiators is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Gladiators worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Gladiators rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does American Gladiators have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 167 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did American Gladiators air?

It ran from 1988 to 1994 and has ended.

What language is American Gladiators in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Gladiators?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Gladiators in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Gladiators use?

FanserviceSpin-OffBookendsCareer-Ending Injury20% More AwesomeStudio AudienceDeath CourseUnnecessary Combat RollGenius BruiserGame Show HostPunny NameStatuesque Stunnerand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for American Gladiators, including Fanservice, Spin-Off, Bookends.