Film · Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasMon, May 1, 2000Los Angeles, California
- PhysicalTue, Nov 21, 20002-Disc Signature Selection
GB
- In CinemasFri, May 12, 2000
- PhysicalMon, Nov 20, 2000DVD
CA
- In CinemasFri, May 5, 2000
- PhysicalTue, Nov 21, 2000DVD
AU
- In CinemasThu, May 4, 2000
FR
- In CinemasTue, Jun 20, 2000
- Streaming / DigitalWed, May 2, 20184K UHD
- TVThu, Jan 29, 2026TFX
DE
- In CinemasThu, May 25, 2000
- PhysicalThu, Sep 23, 2010
JP
- In CinemasSat, Jun 17, 2000
- PhysicalFri, Apr 13, 2012
Where to watch
Streaming on
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Russell Crowe
as Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
as Commodus
Connie Nielsen
as Lucilla
Oliver Reed
as Proximo
Richard Harris
as Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
as Gracchus
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