Gladiator vs Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.5/10 for Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown). Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2011). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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GladiatorNever Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Audience score★ 8.2/10★ 6.5/10
Year20002011
Length2h 35m1h 39m
GenresAction, Adventure, DramaAction, Drama
Country––
DirectorRidley ScottMichael Jai White
Main castTommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver ReedEvan Peters, Michael Jai White, Gralen Bryant Banks, Alex Meraz, Stacey Asaro

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 2: The Beatdown

Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.

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