Gladiator
“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-17
Top Cast
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Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
Falco
John Shrapnel
Gaius
Tomas Arana
Quintus
Ralf Moeller
Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
Lucius
David Hemmings
Cassius
Tommy Flanagan
Cicero
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Tiger
Omid Djalili
Slave Trader
Nicholas McGaughey
Praetorian Officer
Chris Kell
Scribe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 5, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$103M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$465.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.52x
+$362.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- David Franzoni, William Nicholson, John Logan
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Djivan Gasparyan
- Original Title
- Gladiator
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Budget
- $103M
- Worldwide Gross
- $465.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ridley Scott
David Franzoni, William Nicholson, John Logan
Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Djivan Gasparyan
John Mathieson, Alexander Witt
Pietro Scalia
Branko Lustig, David Franzoni, Douglas Wick, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
David Franzoni
Screenplay
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Lisa Gerrard
Original Music Composer
Pietro Scalia
Editor
William Nicholson
Screenplay
Janty Yates
Costume Design
Arthur Max
Production Design
Branko Lustig
Producer
David Franzoni
Producer
Douglas Wick
Producer
John Logan
Screenplay
Ridley Scott
Director
John Nelson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Burke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob Harvey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gladiator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gladiator about?
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.
Who directed Gladiator?
Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in Gladiator?
The principal cast of Gladiator includes Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris.
When was Gladiator released and how long is it?
Gladiator was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gladiator?
Gladiator had a reported production budget of $103M and grossed $465.5M at the worldwide box office (4.52 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Gladiator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gladiator was composed by Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Djivan Gasparyan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gladiator?
Gladiator holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).