Gladiator vs Welcome to Sudden Death
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.1/10 for Welcome to Sudden Death). Welcome to Sudden Death is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2020). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Gladiator | Welcome to Sudden Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Drama |
| Country | – | Canada |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Dallas Jackson |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Gillian White, Michael Jai White, Kristen Harris, Michael Eklund, Anthony Grant |
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.
Welcome to Sudden Death
Jesse Freeman is a former special forces officer and explosives expert now working a regular job as a security guard in a state-of-the-art basketball arena. Trouble erupts when a tech-savvy cadre of terrorists kidnap the team's owner and Jesse's daughter during opening night. Facing a ticking clock and impossible odds, it's up to Jesse to not only save them but also a full house of fans in this highly charged action thriller.
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