Movie 2000

Gladiator

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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.

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tadhginwicklow · 16 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC

Trying to decide between Gladiator and something shorter. Is the running time part of the appeal here?

tadhg.nolan · 16 Oct 2026, 17:08 UTC

Tadhg, would be nice to come back to this thread once a few more people have given it a go.

eimearfitzgerald · 16 Oct 2026, 08:08 UTC

Gladiator is one I am weighing up. This is the sort of choice I might miss without someone putting it forward.

tadhgreads_68 · 16 Oct 2026, 22:08 UTC

Eimear, same question here. A quick note on the pace would help me make up my mind.

roisin.doyle · 16 Oct 2026, 12:08 UTC

For anyone considering Gladiator: Leaving a boost while I decide. The hard bit is narrowing the list down to just one.