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.
Release Year
2000
Runtime
155 min
Audience Score
8.2
Genres
Action, Drama, Adventure
Story Snapshot
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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Gladiator is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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