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Gladiator
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Directed by Ridley Scott. With Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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, Maxi…
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Release snapshot for Gladiator.
MoviHero lists May 4, 2000 as the release date for Gladiator. Ridley Scott is the listed director. The listed cast includes Russell Crowe as Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Oliver Reed as Proximo. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 4, 2000
GenresAdventure · Drama · Action
Runtime2h 35m
DirectorRidley Scott
CastRussell Crowe as Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Oliver Reed as Proximo
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Gladiator runs 2h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 21,797 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Gladiator has been my most favorite film of all time.”
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“They said you were a giant. They said you can crush a man's skull with one hand. Ridley Scott's Gladiator is not a perfect film…”
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“Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a real masterpiece of its genre.”
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“This has got just about everything from "Spartacus" (1960) to "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (1964) via a bit of "Quo Vadis" (1951)…”
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“An epic old movie, an absolute must watch.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMarcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius appears in Gladiator (2000).Open character guide otherLuciusLucius appears in Gladiator (2000).Open character guide otherCommodusCommodus appears in Gladiator (2000).Open character guide otherMaximusMaximus appears in Gladiator (2000).Open character guide otherProximoProximo appears in Gladiator (2000).Open character guide otherLucillaLucilla runs from Gladiator to Gladiator II with Connie Nielsen carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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