6.4IMDb314k votes
Directed by Ridley Scott
With Paul Mescal · Denzel Washington · Pedro Pascal
the vibe
- 🌱 hopeful
- 🧘 easy to follow
- ⚡ action, no fluff
the story
Lucius, the nephew of a fallen hero, fights for survival in the Colosseum against tyrannical Emperors.
the plot
contains spoilers
- paul mescal portrays lucius verus aurelius, the exiled prince of rome
- lucius verus aurelius becomes a prisoner of war
- lucius verus aurelius fights as a gladiator for macrinus
- macrinus is a former slave who plots to overthrow the twin emperors caracalla and geta
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- 9 wins & 113 nominations total.
where to watch
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