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Gladiator II

Gladiator II

Action · Adventure · Drama · 2024

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Movie details

Gladiator II

“Prepare to be entertained.”

2024 Action · Adventure · Drama 2h 28m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

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Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ridley Scott

Written by

Peter Craig · David Scarpa

Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal

Lucius

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Macrinus

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal

General Acacius

Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Joseph Quinn

Joseph Quinn

Emperor Geta

Fred Hechinger

Fred Hechinger

Emperor Caracalla

Lior Raz

Lior Raz

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Court is in session

Put Gladiator II on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.