Gladiator vs On Guard
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.7/10 for On Guard). On Guard is the shorter watch at 2h 8m compared with 2h 35m. On Guard is the older of the two (1997 against 2000). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
On Guard| Gladiator | On Guard | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 1997 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 2h 8m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Philippe de Broca |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Renato Scarpa, Philippe Noiret |
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.
On Guard
France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
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