Gladiator vs Hero
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for Hero). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2002). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
Hero| Gladiator | Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Zhang Yimou |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen |
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.
Hero
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.