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Movie Info

Release Date: May 04, 2000
Runtime: 155 minutes
Genres:
Drama Action Adventure
Budget: $103,000,000
Revenue: $465,516,248
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
80%
Tomatometer
67
67/100
Metacritic
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8.2/10
TMDB
20,661 votes
8.5/10
IMDb
1,845,577 votes
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Gladiator

2000

"Rise as a hero, fall as a legend."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Gladiator (El gladiador)? 🇮🇹 IT: Il gladiatore? 🇷🇴 RO: Gladiatorul 🇹🇷 TR: Gladyatör 🇬🇷 EL: Monomahos?

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
2 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
1 1 nom.
SAG Awards
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2001 Oscars Best Actor Russell Crowe Winner
2001 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Richard Harris Nominated
2001 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Joaquin Phoenix Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
2001 Oscars Best Actor Russell Crowe
Year Festival Category Winner
2001 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Richard Harris
2001 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Joaquin Phoenix

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $103,000,000
Revenue: $465,516,248
Profit $362,516,248
ROI +352% (4.5x)

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Gladiator is directed by Ridley Scott .

Cast of Gladiator

Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus in Gladiator
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen as Lucilla in Gladiator
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed as Proximo in Gladiator
Oliver Reed
Proximo

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Directors

Ridley Scott - Director in Gladiator
Ridley Scott
Director

Keywords

#revenge 141 #parent child relationship 134 #excited 122 #defiant 44 #historical fiction 39 #rome, italy 20 #slavery 17 #battlefield 13 #combat 13 #emperor 11 #roman empire 9 #ancient world 8 #ancient rome 8 #serene 6 #senate 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about Gladiator

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  • The film was shot in various locations, including the Roman amphitheater in Malta, which served as a backdrop for many of the gladiatorial combat scenes.

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  • Director Ridley Scott used a unique filming technique known as 'day for night' for certain scenes to create a specific atmospheric effect without relying heavily on digital alteration.

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  • The character of Maximus was originally envisioned as a more traditional hero, but Russell Crowe's interpretation brought a more complex emotional depth to the role.

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  • During the scene where Maximus first enters the Colosseum, a horse accidentally reared up and knocked over a camera, resulting in an unplanned shot that made it into the final cut.

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  • Gladiator shares thematic elements with other historical epics directed by Ridley Scott, such as Kingdom of Heaven and Exodus: Gods and Kings, all exploring the concepts of power, loyalty, and betrayal.

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  • The opening sequence features a haunting score composed by Hans Zimmer, which incorporates a blend of orchestral and choral elements, enhancing the film's dramatic impact.

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  • In a subtle nod to Roman history, the film includes a scene where a character mentions the famous phrase 'Veni, Vidi, Vici,’ highlighting Julius Caesar's legacy.

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