8.5IMDb1.9M votes
Directed by Ridley Scott
With Russell Crowe · Joaquin Phoenix · Connie Nielsen
the vibe
- 🌱 hopeful
- is couple shared
- 🧘 easy to follow
the story
A betrayed Roman general is forced into gladiatorial combat after the emperor's son seizes power.
the plot
contains spoilers
- commodus murders his father, emperor marcus aurelius
- commodus seizes the throne after murdering his father
- maximus decimus meridius is betrayed and reduced to a slave
- maximus becomes a gladiator
- maximus rises through the ranks of the arena
- maximus is determined to avenge the murders of his family
awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Picture (2001)
- Academy Award — Best Actress (2001)
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
