Movie

Gladiator

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”

★ 8.2(20,927)20002h 35m

Gladiator is streaming on Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Kanopy, AMC and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, JustWatch TV, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Ridley Scott
Release date: 2000-05-04
Runtime: 2h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $465,516,248
Budget: $103,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: Gladiator Collection

Gladiator — trailer

About Gladiator

Gladiator is a 2000 movie in the Action, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 20,927 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gladiator in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Maximus

Joaquin Phoenix

Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

David Schofield

Falco

John Shrapnel

Gaius

Tomas Arana

Quintus

Ralf Moeller

Hagen

Spencer Treat Clark

Lucius

Themes & keywords

gladiatorrome, italyarenasenateroman empireparent child relationshipemperorslaveryancient romerevengebattlefieldslave auctionhistorical fictionancient worldperiod drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gladiator in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Gladiator on Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Kanopy, AMC and Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, JustWatch TV, Spectrum On Demand and Plex.

Is Gladiator on Netflix?+

Gladiator is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Kanopy, AMC and Philo.

How long is Gladiator?+

Gladiator has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).

Who stars in Gladiator?+

Gladiator stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed and Richard Harris.

When did Gladiator come out?+

Gladiator is a 2000 movie directed by Ridley Scott.

What genre is Gladiator?+

Gladiator is Action, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Gladiator?+

Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott.