Gladiator (2000)
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.
Directed by Ridley Scott
Starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
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7 recommendations
- @dadcave9.3/10Prime Video · 2mo ago
“Epic battles, stunning visuals, and Russell Crowe's powerful performance make this an absolute masterpiece.”
- @nostalgia90s9.3/10Prime Video · 2mo ago
“Epic battles, stunning visuals, and Russell Crowe's powerful performance make this an absolute masterpiece.”
- @kodkuce10.0/102y ago
“An epic old movie, an absolute must watch. Even now, I can’t resist running my hands over tall plants whenever I pass by them”
- @Geronimo19678.0/103y ago
“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) to it - and Ridley Scott has managed to create a magnificent spectacle of a film. Russell Crowe is the eponymous soldier "Maximus".”