F1 vs Gladiator
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.8/10 for F1). Gladiator is the shorter watch at 2h 35m compared with 2h 36m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2025). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
F1
Gladiator| F1 | Gladiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 36m | 2h 35m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joseph Kosinski | Ridley Scott |
| Main cast | Damson Idris, Tobias Menzies, Kerry Condon, Kim Bodnia, Brad Pitt | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed |
Synopsis
F1
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
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.