Is Gladiator violent?

Yes, very. More violent than 97% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Yes. More sad than 82% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Gladiator easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Gladiator end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Gladiator

Name: Gladiator
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Released: 2000
Duration: 155 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

Directed by Ridley Scott

Produced by Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions

2000155 min8.2 / 10

An epic historical drama about a betrayed general's descent into slavery and his quest for vengeance through gladiatorial combat, grounded in themes of honor, mortality, and legacy.

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.

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Gladiator violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.
Is Gladiator sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Gladiator easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Gladiator scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Gladiator end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.