Gladiator (2000)
Gladiator is streaming in the UK 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 21,502 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 155 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 2h 35m on it?
2h 35m of English action with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 21,502 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 21,502 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 |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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