Gladiator vs Samson
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 5.7/10 for Samson). Samson is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2018). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
Samson| Gladiator | Samson | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 5.7/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2018 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Bruce Macdonald |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Frances Sholto-Douglas, Jackson Rathbone, Taylor James, Billy Zane, Rutger Hauer |
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.
Samson
After losing the love of his life to a cruel Philistine prince, a young Hebrew with Supernatural strength defends his people, sacrificing everything to avenge his love, his people, and his God.
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