Gladiator (2000)
Gladiator is streaming in the Philippines on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Gladiator has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 21,536 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 155 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the Philippines you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 2h 35m on it?
2h 35m of English action with drama threaded through, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 21,536 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 21,536 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
- A weekend watch with the family
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 |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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