The Gladiator (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, The Gladiator is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 98 minutes. “A Heavy Metal Vigilante on a Vendetta!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A road warrior vigilante avenges his brother's death at the hands of a crazy motorist by using his souped-up pickup to apprehend drunken drivers and others who abuse their driving privileges.
Who’s in it. The Gladiator stars Ken Wahl as Rick Benton, Nancy Allen as Susan Neville, Robert Culp as Lieutenant Frank Mason and Stan Shaw as Joe Barker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Gladiator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gladiator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gladiator tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gladiator (1986)?
- In US, The Gladiator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gladiator worth watching?
- The Gladiator holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gladiator?
- The Gladiator stars Ken Wahl, Nancy Allen, Robert Culp, Stan Shaw and Rosemary Forsyth.
- When was The Gladiator released?
- The Gladiator was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.