Gladiator

2000 · directed by Ridley Scott

Rating

86/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

Oscar Winner, Oscar Nominee

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.

Gladiator (2000), directed by Ridley Scott, rates 86/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Russell Crowe
• Joaquin Phoenix
• Connie Nielsen
• Oliver Reed
• Richard Harris
• Derek Jacobi
• Djimon Hounsou
• David Schofield
• John Shrapnel
• Tomas Arana

Crew

• John Mathieson — Director of Photography
• Pietro Scalia — Editor
• Hans Zimmer — Original Music Composer
• Lisa Gerrard — Original Music Composer
• David Franzoni — Screenplay
• John Logan — Screenplay
• William Nicholson — Screenplay

More from Ridley Scott

1. Blade Runner (1982) — 95/100 · hit
2. Thelma & Louise (1991) — 93/100 · hit
3. Alien (1979) — 89/100 · hit
4. The Martian (2015) — 81/100 · hit
5. American Gangster (2007) — 78/100
6. Black Hawk Down (2001) — 76/100

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