Maximus (Russel Crowe) is a Roman general who is loved by the people and the Emperor, alike. The Emperor appoints Maximus his heir instead of his own son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). The following power struggle results in the deaths of Maximus' family members. A heartbroken Maximus gets captured and is put to the task of entertaining through Gladiator games. What drives Maximus now is to get to...

Maximus (Russel Crowe) is a Roman general who is loved by the people and the Emperor, alike. The Emperor appoints Maximus his heir instead of his own son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). The following power struggle results in the deaths of Maximus' family members. A heartbroken Maximus gets captured and is put to the task of entertaining through Gladiator games. What drives Maximus now is to get to the top.