# Gladiator (2000) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/gladiator-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| 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 84% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Gladiator worth watching?**
Gladiator holds a 84% 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?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Gladiator?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Gladiator page for current options.

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