Gladiator (2000) Review

Is Gladiator worth watching?

Yes — Gladiator is worth watching, with a 87/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 89% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. It earns a 83% Celluloid Score from Celluloid editorial, Metascore (81), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10).

Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator runs 155 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Gladiator review”, “is Gladiator worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United Kingdom.

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.

Celluloid verdict: IMDb Top 250 #33 (8.5/10) — Gladiator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. The film stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, and others.

Should you watch Gladiator tonight?

Yes — prioritize Gladiator tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 155 minutes, it asks for a committed evening — and the transparent input breakdown on the movie page shows where the available inputs agree.

Where can I watch Gladiator?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Gladiator (2000) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0172495. Explore more from United Kingdom on our country hub or browse action films.