Gladiator vs Starbright
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.3/10 for Starbright). Starbright is the shorter watch at 2h 28m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2026). Both are action, adventure movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Gladiator | Starbright | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 2h 28m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Francesco Lucente |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Alexandra Dowling, John Rhys-Davies, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Gary Grubbs, Gbenga Akinnagbe |
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.
Starbright
A young woman becomes the guardian of a fallen star, which she must protect from dangerous forces with the help of a brave stranger.
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