Gladiator vs Hen
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for Hen). Hen is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2026). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Gladiator | Hen | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | György Pálfi |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Argyris Pandazaras, Antonis Tsiotsiopoulos, Yannis Kokiasmenos, Maria Diakopanagiotou, Antonis Kafetzopoulos |
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.
Hen
Escaping from a chicken farm, a hen finds refuge in the courtyard of a crumbling restaurant. There, she discovers love, confronts the pecking order, and fights to protect her eggs from a greedy owner. Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.
Gladiator
Hen