Gladiator II

Gladiator II

Prepare to be entertained.

Directed by Ridley Scott

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Scott Free Productions

2024148 min6.6 / 10

An epic, visceral sword-and-sandal spectacle driven by vengeance and political intrigue, balancing grand arena combat with themes of legacy and redemption.

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Gladiator II violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Gladiator II one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of films.

  • Is Gladiator II sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Gladiator II scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Gladiator II easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Gladiator II end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.

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.

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Rarity21

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Surprise19

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Love50

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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