Gladiator

Gladiator
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.
mickerdoo reviewedJuly 2, 2025
Perfect revenge story of a man sent to the bottom with nothing left to lose rising to the top. Crowe, Phoenix and Nielsen top marks.