Gladiator Summary, Trailer, Cast, Where to Watch and More

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Gladiator follows Maximus, a Roman general betrayed by the new emperor Commodus. After escaping execution, he is enslaved and becomes a gladiator. Set in ancient Rome, the story portrays his struggle for survival and quest for vengeance as he battles for his freedom in the arena.

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Russell Crowe

Maximus Meridius

Joaquin Phoenix

Emperor Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

David Schofield

Falco

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Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator (2000).

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Russell Crowe as Maximus shouting in the arena in Gladiator

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus touching Maximus' (Russell Crowe) face while he's in chains in Gladiator

Juba (Djimon Hounsou) in Gladiator looking pensive

Russell Crowe as Maximus standing on a battlefield in Gladiator

Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator looking determined

Russell Crowe as Maximus above blurred images of his dream where he reunites with his family in Gladiator (2000).

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus in Gladiator

Maximus and others celebrating in Gladiator

Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius on the snowy battlefield in Gladiator

Russell Crowe as Maximus and Djimon Hounsou as Juba standing next to each other in Gladiator

Russell Crowe as Maximus looking over his shoulder in Gladiator

Lucilla and Maximus talking in Gladiator

Russell Crowe as Maximus facing a soldier in the forest in Gladiator

Maximus staring at Proximo, who faces away from him, in Gladiator

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Russell Crowe looking angry as Maximus juxtaposed with Maximus being attacked by a tiger in Gladiator

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Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus talking with Connie Nielsen as Lucilla in Gladiator

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Maximus shouting in the arena in Gladiator

Antonius Proximo (Oliver Reed) watches carefully in Gladiator

Antonius Proximo (Oliver Reed) watches from the shadows in Gladiator

Aurelius and Maximus talk on a battlefield in Gladiator

Juba (Djimon Hounsou) Gladiator looking down at Maximus (Russell Crowe) in Gladiator

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Someone whispering into Proximo's ear in Gladiator

Russel Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator and Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator 2

Commodus looks outraged while standing next to Quintus in Gladiator

A statue of Marcus Aurelius next to Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus in Gladiator (2000)

Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) speaks to Maximus (Russell Crowe) after the battle in Germania in Gladiator

Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius on the battlefield in Gladiator

Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) speaking to Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) in Gladiator.

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Russell Crowe as Maximus looking weak and despondent in Gladiator.

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Russell Crowe as Maximus in a gladiator ring in Gladiator

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Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius on the battlefield in Gladiator

Senator Falco (David Schofield) turning to talk to Senator Gracchus (Derek Jacobi) in Gladiator

Russell Crowe screaming as Maximus in Gladiator (2000) next to Paul Mescal as Lucius kneeling in sand in Gladiator II (2024)

Maximus fighting Tigris and tigers in Gladiator

Lucilla and Russell Crowe From Gladiator

Paul Mescal picking up sand as Lucius in Gladiator II (2024) next to Russell Crowe as Maximum from Gladiator (2000)

Maximus standing in a wheat field in his dream in Gladiator (2000)

Lucius Verus II (Spencer Treat Clark) in Gladiator in front of a yellow image of the Colosseum

A soldier wearing a white bandage around his neck in Gladiator

Antonius Proximo (Oliver Reed) scowling and watching the fighting in Gladiator

A still from Gladiator (2000) showing a battle in the Colosseum

Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius sitting on a horse with a hooded robe in Gladiator (2000)

Russell Crowe as Maximus screaming in Gladiator 2000

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus and Spencer Treat Clark as Lucius looking scared and threatening in Gladiator

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus looking angry in Gladiator

Joaquin Phoenix as Commudus giving the thumbs down in Gladiator

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus sticking his hand out in Gladiator

Russell Crowe looks over his shoulder as Maximus in Gladiator

Russell Crowe wearing armor as Maximus in Gladiator

Lucius observing the Coliseum in Gladiator 2 while Maximus smiles in Gladiator

Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) and Maximus (Russell Crowe) speak in the snow in Gladiator

Commodus looks to the side while Quintus stands behind him in Gladiator

Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible II and Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator

Spencer Treat Clark as Lucius Verus II in Gladiator

Russell Crowe as Maximus from Gladiator in front of soldiers

Russell Crowe as Maximus from Gladiator standing with two Oscar trophies

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus doing a thumbs down gesture which is crossed out

Maximus talking to Commodus in the arena in Gladiator

Russell-Crowe in The Nice Guys and in Gladiator in front of fiery film background

Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius in Gladiadtor 2 juxtaposed with Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator

Emperor Commodus looking angry in Gladiator in arena

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus from Gladiator

Closeup of Tigris of Gaul's shining silver mask with a teardrop on it in Gladiator

Cassius in Gladiator speaking to the arena and raising his hands

Senator Falco sits and listens in Gladiator

Antonius Proximo (Oliver Reed) in Gladiator

Quintus (Tomas Arana) in Gladiator stands looking ahead with two armored soldiers behind him

Quintus wears armor while the Praetorian Guards march behind him in Gladiator

Quintus (Tomas Arana) looks at Maximus on the battlefield in Gladiator

Russell Crowe and Djimon Hounsou in the original Gladiator celebrating a victory in the arena

Russell Crowe and Djimon Hounsou holding swords and preparing for a fight in Gladiator.

Senator Gaius (John Shrapnel) and Senator Falco (David Schofield) smiling and standing next to each other in Gladiator

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus extending his hand in Gladiator

Blended image of Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), and Maximus (Russell Crowe) in Gladiator

Spencer Treat Clark as Lucius Verus in Gladiator next to Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus holding a sword in Gladiator 2

Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus in Gladiator 2 and Spencer Treat Clark as Lucius Verus in Gladiator

Paul Mescal in Foe juxtaposed with the Maximus in the Colosseum in Gladiator

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10/10

I feel this movie has brought very much interest to many around the Roman Dynasty. Even though it wasn’t actual true to this period of Commodus ‘ time around Maximas’ demise. I felt it kept your interest through the entire story behind the film. Hope the sequel is as good, but I’m looking forward to actually seeing it.

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8/10

I would really liked Banderas in the part. He IS a Spaniard, after all. Though Joaquin Phoenix is untouchable in his role.

2024-11-06 01:29:00
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10/10

"I AM GLADIATOR"

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10/10

Amazing film

2025-02-23 14:39:23
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10/10

One of the best movies of Russell Crow I have seen

2025-02-05 20:06:06