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.
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
Director: Ridley Scott
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Malta, Morocco
Awards: Won 5 Oscars. 61 wins & 105 nominations total