Gladiator (2000)
Release Date
2000-05-04
Rating
8
Duration
155 min
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Language
epic gladiator rome italy arena senate roman empire parent child relationship emperor slavery ancient rome revenge battlefield slave auction historical fiction ancient world combat chariot philosopher barbarian horde 2nd century successor commodus maximus grand
In the year 180, the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals, as well as a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is sentenced to execution. He escapes but is captured by slave traders. Renamed "Spaniard" and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
