Gladiator (2000)
Audiences love it.
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Gladiator is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Gladiator has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 21,586 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 35m on it?
2h 35m of English action with drama threaded through. That score holds across 21,586 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 21,586 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 35m — long |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in Japan
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