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Why This Revenge is Essential

An epic tale of a fallen general who transforms from slave to arena champion. The film captures the grandeur of ancient Rome.

Gladiator

2000•Ridley Scott•120 min•R

The Experience

An epic tale of a fallen general who transforms from slave to arena champion. The film captures the grandeur of ancient Rome while delivering an intensely personal, satisfying arc of vengeance against imperial tyranny.

Cast & Crew

Director: Ridley Scott

Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen

Production Details

Budget: $103 million

Box Office: $465.4 million

Age Rating:R
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REVENGE INTENSITY SCORE

96
REVENGE INTENSITY INDEX
8.5
IMDB RATING
VENGEANCE BRUTALITY LEVELMEDIUM

A brutal and devastating revenge masterpiece with visceral violence, profound moral complexity, and the soul-crushing cost of vengeance.

Content Advisory

Contains: Mature Content

0:10:00 → 0:15:00
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Violence
High
Viewer Discretion Advised

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INTENSITY GRAPH

Narrative Analysis
Family Murdered(85%)
Zucchabar Arena(65%)
Are You Not Entertained?(90%)
Reveal to Commodus(88%)
Final Duel(96%)
Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Action: 45%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Drama: 35%Adventure: 20%Adventure: 20%Adventure: 20%Adventure: 20%Adventure: 20%Adventure: 20%

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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Action
45%
Drama
35%
Adventure
20%

Genre DNA Distribution

  • Action: 45%
  • Drama: 35%
  • Adventure: 20%

Movie Intensity Arc

  • Minute 25: Family Murdered (85/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 60: Zucchabar Arena (65/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 95: Are You Not Entertained? (90/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 125: Reveal to Commodus (88/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 145: Final Duel (96/100 Intensity)

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FAQ About Gladiator

Deep dive into Gladiator with insider knowledge, production details, and insights about this brutal revenge masterpiece.

What is Gladiator about?

Gladiator follows Maximus Decimus Meridius, Rome's greatest general, who is betrayed by the power-hungry prince Commodus and reduced to slavery as a gladiator—transforming from a broken slave into the people's champion seeking vengeance against the emperor who murdered his family.

Who directed Gladiator?

Ridley Scott directed this epic revenge saga, bringing his signature visual grandeur and meticulous attention to historical detail while crafting an intensely personal story of loss and retribution.

What awards did Gladiator win?

The film won five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe's powerful performance, cementing its status as a modern epic masterpiece and reviving the historical epic genre.

What makes the revenge satisfying?

The film delivers cathartic satisfaction by contrasting Maximus's noble character with Commodus's corruption, building to an arena confrontation where personal vengeance intersects with public justice and the restoration of Rome's honor.

Is Gladiator historically accurate?

While inspired by historical figures and events, the film takes substantial creative liberties with Roman history—prioritizing emotional truth and dramatic impact over strict historical accuracy to serve its revenge narrative.

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