Dances with Wolves vs Gladiator
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.8/10 for Dances with Wolves). Gladiator is the shorter watch at 2h 35m compared with 3h 1m. Dances with Wolves is the older of the two (1990 against 2000). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dances with Wolves
Gladiator| Dances with Wolves | Gladiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2000 |
| Length | 3h 1m | 2h 35m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Western | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kevin Costner | Ridley Scott |
| Main cast | Mary McDonnell, Kevin Costner, Robert Pastorelli, Maury Chaykin, Tantoo Cardinal | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed |
Synopsis
Dances with Wolves
Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.
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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