Gladiator

2000 • 2h 35m • Action, Drama, Adventure

80%Rotten Tomatoes

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.

Director

Ridley Scott

Writers

David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson

Status

Released