Gladiator vs Thelma
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.9/10 for Thelma). Thelma is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2024). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Gladiator | Thelma | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Josh Margolin |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Clark Gregg, Parker Posey, Malcolm McDowell, Richard Roundtree, Fred Hechinger |
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.
Thelma
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
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