Gladiator Review (2000) — 83% Celluloid Score
Directed by Ridley Scott · 2000 ·
Gladiator (2000) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- fuboTV
- Paramount+
- Kanopy
- YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Gladiator by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Prime Video, Catchplay |
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| Turkey | Prime Video, TV+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Prime Video |
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount+, Kanopy, YouTube TV |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.5/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama, adventure pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is Gladiator worth watching?
Yes — Gladiator earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #33 (8.5/10) — Gladiator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Gladiator (2000) Review
★★★★½
Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000) remains a defining Action landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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