Gladiator (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2000, Gladiator is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 155 minutes. “A hero will rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Who’s in it. Gladiator stars Russell Crowe as Maximus Meridius, Joaquin Phoenix as Emperor Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla and Oliver Reed as Proximo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Gladiator sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $465.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gladiator page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Gladiator (2000)?
- In US, Gladiator is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gladiator worth watching?
- Gladiator holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gladiator?
- Gladiator stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed and Richard Harris.
- When was Gladiator released?
- Gladiator was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.