Gladiator vs Return to the Blue Lagoon
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.2/10 for Return to the Blue Lagoon). Return to the Blue Lagoon is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h 35m. Return to the Blue Lagoon is the older of the two (1991 against 2000). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
Return to the Blue Lagoon| Gladiator | Return to the Blue Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 1991 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Ridley Scott | William A. Graham |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Milla Jovovich, Lisa Pelikan, Brian Krause, Courtney Barilla, Garette Ratliff Henson |
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.
Return to the Blue Lagoon
In this sequel to the 1980 classic, two children are stranded on a beautiful island in the South Pacific. With no adults to guide them, the two make a simple life together and eventually become tanned teenagers in love.
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