Gladiator

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Tags: 2nd century, ancient rome, ancient world

Gladiator Collection

Ridley Scott

Director

Russell Crowe

Maximus

Joaquin Phoenix

Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla