Blazing Fists vs Gladiator
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 3.8/10 for Blazing Fists). Blazing Fists is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2025). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Blazing Fists | Gladiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 3.8/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h | 2h 35m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Takashi Miike | Ridley Scott |
| Main cast | Takayuki Yamada, Susumu Terajima, Kyosuke Yabe, Anna Tsuchiya, Gackt | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed |
Synopsis
Blazing Fists
Ikuto and Ryoma grow close after meeting in juvenile detention. Motivated by Mikuru Asakura's words, they set their sights on the martial arts event Breaking Down, but looming rivalries threaten to derail their dream.
Gladiator
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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