7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gladiator (2000)
Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
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Primary
While universally condemning tyranny, the film's right-leaning bias emerges from its emphasis on individual heroism, traditional virtues, and the desire to restore a perceived virtuous past rather than advocating for systemic or revolutionary change.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast for its historical setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on a traditional male hero and does not critique traditional identities or explicitly incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
Gladiator does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on Maximus's quest for revenge against Commodus and the political machinations within the Roman Empire, with no elements related to queer identity or relationships present.
Gladiator is a historical epic set in ancient Rome, focusing on themes of revenge, honor, and political power. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it touch upon gender identity in any capacity. Therefore, its net impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals is N/A.
The film primarily focuses on male gladiators and soldiers in combat. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
Gladiator (2000) features characters based on historical figures whose genders align with their documented history. Original characters created for the film do not have prior canonical genders to be swapped. Therefore, no gender swaps are present.
Gladiator is a historical epic featuring both fictional and historical characters. The portrayal of historical figures aligns with their documented race, and the fictional characters' races are consistent with their origins and the historical period depicted, with no instances of a character's established race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.5
8.2
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.7
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