Gladiator (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gladiator is a 1992 action drama directed by Rowdy Herrington, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., T.E. Russell and James Marshall. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $9.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Rowdy Herrington
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gladiator About?
The premise of Gladiator without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Caught in a street fight, Tommy Riley is drawn into the dangerous and brutal world of underground boxing. To survive, he must face formidable opponents and confront the harsh realities of a sport where a single mistake can have deadly consequences. He battles not only his rivals but also his own inner demons as he fights to find his place in this unforgiving environment.
Gladiator Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- jock strap
- friendship
- bare chested male
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- rear nudity
- hood
- world
- boxing
- debt
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- racial tension
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- boxing gloves
- blood spatter
- blood
- boxing ring
- boxing match
- unarmed hero
- underground tournament
- fistfight
- brawl
- extortion
- undressing
- father son relationship
- debt collector
- public nudity
- public humiliation
- medical examination
- locker room
- boxer shorts
- irish american
- chicago illinois
- boxer
- hit in the groin
- broken nose
Gladiator Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr. leads the cast, with T.E. Russell and James Marshall. Directed by Rowdy Herrington; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rowdy Herrington
Also Starring in Gladiator
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Gladiator Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gladiator 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 76% User score
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Gladiator Plot Summary
What happens in Gladiator from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative begins sixteen years after the demise of Marcus Aurelius, revealing a Rome tainted by corruption and tyranny under the cruel rule of twin emperors, Geta (T.E. Russell) and Caracalla (Cuba Gooding Jr.). The noble vision that Marcus held for Rome is now crumbling, and the city teeters on the brink of disaster.
Full summary
The whole story of Gladiator, scene by scene
Gladiator Box Office
Gladiator grossed $9.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.2M
- US & Canada
- $9.2M
Gladiator Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gladiator.
How Well Do You Know Gladiator?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the setting year of Gladiator 1992?
Cars in Gladiator
19 cars on screen, including the 1989 Lincoln Town Car and the 1990 Cadillac Brougham.
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1990 Cadillac Brougham Minor role -
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1990 Lincoln Continental Minor role
Gladiator Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Gladiator - O Desafio” and “Gladiátor”.
- Also known as
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- Gladiator - O Desafio
- Gladiátor
- Gladiador
- Fäuste - Du musst um dein Recht kämpfen
- I gladiatori della strada
- Гладиатор
- Gladiator: O Desafio
- 글래디에이터
- 终极斗士
- Gladiator: El desafío comienza
- Gatans Gladiator
- Гладіатор
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- Gladiatorius
- Box in afara legii
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Movies Like Gladiator
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gladiator II, The Gladiator and Gladiator of Rome.
Gladiator FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gladiator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gladiator?
Gladiator runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Gladiator released?
Gladiator was released on March 6, 1992.
Who directed Gladiator?
Gladiator was directed by Rowdy Herrington.
More films by Rowdy Herrington Who is in the cast of Gladiator?
Gladiator stars Cuba Gooding Jr., T.E. Russell and James Marshall, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Gladiator make at the box office?
Gladiator grossed $9.2 million worldwide.
How is Gladiator rated?
Gladiator has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 49 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does Gladiator have a post-credit scene?
No. Gladiator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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