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Gladiator

  • 2000
  • R
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.9M
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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.

  • 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
    1.9M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    163
    1
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • David Franzoni
      • John Logan
      • William Nicholson
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Connie Nielsen
    • 3.3KUser reviews
    • 189Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #33
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 61 wins & 105 nominations total

    Videos8

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    Photos366

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    Top Cast70

    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
    • Tiger
    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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    User reviews3.3K

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Russell Crowe admitted that he felt unworthy of all the praise and the Oscar for Best Actor that he got for this film. After seeing the completed film, he felt it was a "director's film," and that the Oscar should have gone to Sir Ridley Scott instead.
    • 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 (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Pavor
      Written by Walter Maioli and Nathalie Van Ravenstein (as Natalia Van Ravenstein)
      Performed by Synaulia
      Courtesy of Amiata Media, S.R.L.

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    FAQ12

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    • What was the Roman's religious beliefs at the time?
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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 5, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Malta
      • Morocco
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • 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

    • Budget
      • $103,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $187,705,427
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,819,017
      • May 7, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $465,518,644
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 35m(155 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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