Gladiator
"What we do in life echoes in eternity."
Originally released in 2000. Gladiator is a action/drama film. directed by Ridley Scott. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Nielsen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (20,419 votes)
Budget
$103M
Production budget
Box Office
$465.5M
4.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $103,000,000
- Revenue
- $465,516,248
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Scott Free Productions
- Red Wagon Entertainment
- Mill Film
- DreamWorks Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladiator 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 glad...
Who directed Gladiator?
Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott.
How long is Gladiator?
Gladiator has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was Gladiator released?
Gladiator was released on May 4, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gladiator?
The main cast of Gladiator includes Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris.
Is Gladiator worth watching?
Gladiator has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 20,419 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.