An ancient Roman general seeks revenge on the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Director:
Ridley Scott authors:
David Franzoni (story), David Franzoni (screenplay) | Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and by the old Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Before dying, the emperor chooses Maximus as heir to his own son, Commodus, and a struggle for power leaves Maximus and his family starving to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family and the loss of a will allows him to be captured and placed in the Gladiator Games until his death. The only desire that feeds him now is the ability to climb to the top so he can look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.