Watch Gladiator HD Movie Online Free Gladiator is a 2000 British-American epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe,Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed , Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays the fictional character, loyal Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed when the emperor Marcus Aurelius's ambitious son, Commodus, murders his father and seizes the throne. Reduced to slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murder of his family and his emperor.Released in the United States on May 5, 2000, Gladiator was a box office success, received generally positive reviews, and was credited with rekindling interest in the historical epic. The film won multiple awards, notably fiveAcademy Awards in the 73rd Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe. toolbar builder toolbar builder Movie Detai