Gladiator (2000)
A betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.
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.
How intense is Gladiator?
Gladiator has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Gladiator feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspensefulmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Gladiator
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Gladiator for you?
Is Gladiator scary?
No. Gladiator is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Gladiator gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Gladiator sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Gladiator OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Gladiator?
Gladiator runs 2h 35m.
Where can I stream Gladiator?
Gladiator is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does Gladiator have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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