Gladiator vs Once Upon a Time in China

Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.1/10 for Once Upon a Time in China). Once Upon a Time in China is the shorter watch at 2h 13m compared with 2h 35m. Once Upon a Time in China is the older of the two (1991 against 2000). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Gladiator posterGladiator2000 VS Once Upon a Time in China posterOnce Upon a Time in China1991
GladiatorOnce Upon a Time in China
Audience score★ 8.2/10★ 7.1/10
Year20001991
Length2h 35m2h 13m
GenresAction, Adventure, DramaAction, Drama
Country––
DirectorRidley ScottTsui Hark
Main castTommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver ReedJet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Rosamund Kwan, Kent Cheng Jak-Si

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.

Once Upon a Time in China

Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China.

Where to watch

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