The Gladiators (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1969, The Gladiators is a drama, war and science fiction film directed by Peter Watkins, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Some time in the future, East and West have stopped maintaining standing armies and nuclear weapons. Instead, to settle their differences they pit different teams of crack combat specialists against each other.
Who’s in it. The Gladiators stars Arthur Pentelow as British general, Frederick Danner as Brittish officer, Hans Bendrik as Capt. Davidsson and Daniel Harle as French officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Gladiators has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gladiators page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gladiators tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gladiators (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gladiators change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gladiators worth watching?
- The Gladiators holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gladiators?
- The Gladiators stars Arthur Pentelow, Frederick Danner, Hans Bendrik, Daniel Harle and Björn Franzén.
- When was The Gladiators released?
- The Gladiators was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.