Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal will bring viewers back to the world of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator (2009) when the sequel film in which they star lands in theaters Nov. 22. Mescal will portray Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla, from the first film, and Neilsen will reprise her role from the 1992 film.
Those planning to see Gladiator II in theaters when it comes out may be looking to review the first film, which won Best Picture at the 2001 Academy Awards. For details on where to watch Gladiator, read on.
Where is Gladiator streaming?
Ridley Scott’s first Roman Empire film, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen, will be available to stream on Prime Video starting Nov. 1. The film is also available to stream on Paramount+ and Fubo. It is available to rent on Apple TV+, Fandango At Home, Spectrum and Microsoft.
What is Gladiator about?
Ridley Scott’s 2000 film focused on Russell Crowe’s Maximus, a former Roman General who seeks revenge against the corrupt emperor who killed his family and sent him into slavery. Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus, who killed his own father, emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) out of jealousy that Aurelius selected Maximus to be heir to the title of emperor.
Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’ (2000)
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When did Gladiator arrive in theaters?
Ridley Scott’s first entry in the saga, written by David Franzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson, arrived in theaters on May 5, 2000.
How many Oscars did Gladiator win?
Gladiator won five Oscars in 2001, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Russell Crowe, Best Costume Design for Janty Yates, Best Sound for Scott Millan, Bob Beemer and Ken Weston and Best Visual Effects for John Nelson, Neil Corbould, Tim Burke and Rob Harvey. The film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards overall, with Joaquin Phoenix getting a Best Supporting Actor nod and Ridley Scott nominated for Best Director.
How does Gladiator II relate to Gladiator?
Mescal’s Lucius, son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla, appeared as a child in Gladiator (2000). Lucius is the nephew of the late Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), who murdered his father Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) to take the throne in the first Gladiator (2000). Lucius is also Marcus Aurelius’ (Richard Harris) grandson.
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