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.
Running Time: 2 hr 35 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Director: Ridley Scott
Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix
Release Date: 2000
IMDB Rating: 8.2
