Gladiator vs Karate Kid: Legends
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.1/10 for Karate Kid: Legends). Karate Kid: Legends is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2025). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Gladiator | Karate Kid: Legends | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Jonathan Entwistle |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen, Ralph Macchio, Wyatt Oleff, Tim Rozon |
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.
Karate Kid: Legends
After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
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