Gladiator vs Never Back Down
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.8/10 for Never Back Down). Never Back Down is the shorter watch at 1h 55m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2008). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
Never Back Down| Gladiator | Never Back Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 55m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Jeff Wadlow |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Neil Brown Jr., Evan Peters, Djimon Hounsou, Leslie Hope, Cam Gigandet |
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.
Never Back Down
Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be…
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