Gladiator
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Trailer
Director
Ridley Scott
Studio
N/A
Release
05 May 2000
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Cast & Characters
Russell Crowe
Joaquin Phoenix
Connie Nielsen
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Critical Assessment
Gladiator holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,844,518 votes), 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of 2026-07-30
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (1,844,518 votes), 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The film "Gladiator" has received praise for its epic battle scenes, cinematography, acting, and directing, with many reviewers noting that it is a must-watch. Critics also appreciate Russell Crowe's performance as the titular character. Some reviewers have also noted that the film is a masterpiece of its genre, with some calling it one of the greatest films ever made.
Reviews
Gladiator has been my most favorite film of all time. It is an epic masterpiece in many ways and it really explains why despite the numerous viewings, Gladiator still amuses me with its powerful imageries and many other crucial aspects so that it won five Academy Awards. This fil…
Eky · 10/10They said you were a giant. They said you can crush a man's skull with one hand. Ridley Scott's Gladiator is not a perfect film, I would think that the hardiest of fans, of which I'm firmly one, know this deep down. Yet just like Commodus in the film is keen to point out that he…
John Chard · 10/10Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a real masterpiece of its genre. With its unique battle scenes, cinematography, acting and directing. It's a real must-watch. Shame on you if you haven't watched this movie!
Kowalczyk · 8/10This 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". Commande…
CinemaSerf · 8/10Deleted
Prodank · 10/10An epic old movie, an absolute must watch. Even now, I can’t resist running my hands over tall plants whenever I pass by them
kodkuce · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
Came here after the "Odyssey" trailer. Now THIS is how you do a trailer!
@Yoctopory · 34 likesNow this is what I call a trailer!
@jeffreye77 · 91 likesIt's one of my favorite movies of all times. Entertaining from beginning to end.
@stephaniesmith7659 · 57 likesHow do you following up to one of the greatest films ever made? Not just as a sword and sandels epic but as one of best films ever? The answer you can't. "People should know when they're conquered."
@TENCHUSNAKE- · 34 likesMUCH better than the Gladiator II trailer.
@Dude-oh8vq · 165 likesMen. Young men. You have never needed to see a movie like this more in HISTORY.
@Evan_Makeba · 76 likesI had to rewatch this cinematic gem after being subjected to the Gladiator 2 trailer.
@DrinaSteinberg-author · 62 likesBest movie ever. I watchit it more than 50 times
@barumbadum · 54 likes