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Gladiator

Maximus Decimus Meridius, heir and favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed by the emperor's son Commodus and enslaved to a gladiator trainer.

Maximus Decimus Meridius, heir and favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed by the emperor's son Commodus and enslaved to a gladiator trainer.

However, Maximus proves himself a virtuoso in the arena, and his career takes him closer and closer to Rome, the Colosseum and the only thing he cares about - vengeance against Commodus.

2 hours, 24 minutes

On TV

Next Saturday 22:20
BBC One

Credits

Maximus Russell Crowe
Commodus Joaquin Phoenix
Lucilla Connie Nielsen
Proximo Oliver Reed
Gracchus Derek Jacobi
Juba Djimon Hounsou
Marcus Aurelius Richard Harris
Hagen Ralf Moeller
Cicero Tommy Flanagan
Falco David Schofield
Gaius John Shrapnel
Quintus Tomas Arana
Lucius Spencer Treat Clark
Cassius David Hemmings
Director Ridley Scott

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 2024 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 29 Dec 2024 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Sat 2 Aug 2025 22:20
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sat 2 Aug 2025 23:00
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Thu 7 Aug 2025 21:15
    BBC Four
  • Sun 30 Nov 2025 22:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Next Saturday 22:20
    BBC One
  • Next Sunday 21:00
    BBC Three

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