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About the Film

Year

2000

Rating

R

Genre

Drama / Action / Adventure

Running Time

155 MIN

Synopsis

Once a great Roman General, Maximus (Russell Crowe) has been forced into exile and slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) the jealous heir to the Emperor's throne. During his captivity, Maximus trains as a gladiator and returns to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing Commodus, now Emperor.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Russell Crowe

Maximus

Joaquin Phoenix

Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

David Schofield

Falco

John Shrapnel

Gaius

Tomas Arana

Quintus

About the Crew

Director

Ridley Scott

Producer

Douglas Wick

Producer

David Franzoni

Producer

Branko Lustig

Writer

David Franzoni

Writer

John Logan

Writer

William Nicholson

Music Scoring

Adam Milo Smalley

Music Scoring

Hans Zimmer

Music Scoring

Lisa Gerrard