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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
C & L, Dawliz, DreamWorks, Mill Film, Scott Free Productions, Universal Pictures
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Academy Award for Best Sound, Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, BAFTA Award for Best Film
Setting
Algeria, Rome
Filming locations
Malta, Morocco
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Academy Awards 2001 academy_award
- American Film Institute Awards 2001 generic
- BAFTA Awards 2001 generic
- National Board of Review 2000 generic
Titles
| Original title | Gladiator | |
| Alternate title | The Gladiators |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Gladiator (Music From The Motion Picture) - Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Gerrard (2000) | 7 releases, 2010-2026: Decca, Original Recordings Group |
| CD | Gladiator (Music From The Motion Picture) - Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Gerrard (2000) | 41 releases, 2000-2025: Decca, La-La Land Records |
| CD | Gladiator (Music From The Motion Picture) - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Klaus Badelt (2000) | 2 releases, 2000: Decca |
| CD | Music From The Motion Picture Gladiator - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard (2000) | 1 release, 2000: Decca |
| CD | Gladiator - More Music From The Motion Picture - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Klaus Badelt (2001) | 12 releases, 2001-2005: Decca |
| Cassette | Gladiator (Music From The Motion Picture) - Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Gerrard (2000) | 5 releases, 2000: Decca |
| Cassette | Gladiator - More Music From The Motion Picture - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Klaus Badelt (2001) | 3 releases, 2001: Decca |
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