Ancient Rome period epic from director Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Winner of five Academy Awards including...
Ancient Rome period epic from director Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Film and Best Actor (Crowe).
Before Maximus (Crowe), a heroic Roman General, can honor the wishes of his dying emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) by assuming the emperor's role, Aurelius' cruel and corrupt son Commodus (Phoenix) orders the execution of Maximus and his family. Escaping death, Maximus assumes the life of an anonymous gladiator, fighting his way back to the Roman Colosseum where he seeks revenge and a return to justice for Rome.
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- Award winner
- Best Film, Actor (Crowe), Costume Design, Visual Effects and Sound winner at the Academy Awards, 2001. Best Film (Drama), Golden Globes 2001. Best Film, BAFTA Awards 2001.
- Runtime
- 155
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Country of origin
- UK, USA