# Gladiator (2000) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/gladiator-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 87/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Ridley Scott |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Adventure |
| Runtime | 155 min |

## Quick answer

Gladiator (2000) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #33 (8.5/10) — Gladiator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Ridley Scott.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #33 (8.5/10) — Gladiator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## 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.

## Cast

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Schofield, John Shrapnel, Tomas Arana

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Paramount+, Kanopy, YouTube TV
the United States: fuboTV, Paramount+, Kanopy, YouTube TV
Indonesia: Prime Video, Catchplay
India: Prime Video
Turkey: Prime Video, TV+
South Korea: Wavve
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT
the Philippines: Prime Video
South Africa: Prime Video
Malaysia: Prime Video
Thailand: Prime Video
the United Arab Emirates: Prime Video
Nigeria: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Gladiator worth watching?**
Gladiator holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #33 (8.5/10) — Gladiator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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 (2000) was directed by Ridley Scott.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Gladiator?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (87/100), Metascore (81/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Gladiator?**
Gladiator is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+, Kanopy, YouTube TV; on fuboTV, Paramount+, Kanopy, YouTube TV in the United States; on Prime Video, Catchplay in Indonesia; on Prime Video in India; on Prime Video, TV+ in Turkey; on Wavve in South Korea; on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in the Philippines; on Prime Video in South Africa; on Prime Video in Malaysia; on Prime Video in Thailand; on Prime Video in the United Arab Emirates; on Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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