Gladiator vs Gladiator II
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.7/10 for Gladiator II). Gladiator II is the shorter watch at 2h 28m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2024). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Connie Nielsen.
Gladiator
Gladiator II| Gladiator | Gladiator II | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 2h 28m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Ridley Scott |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Pedro Pascal, Lior Raz, Tim McInnerny, Connie Nielsen, Derek Jacobi |
Synopsis
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.
Gladiator II
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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