Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film that takes place in AD 180 and is loosely based on historical figures. The story follows Roman forces, led by General Maximus who defeats the Germanic tribes, bringing temporary peace to the Roman Empire. However, a massive betrayal by Emperor Commodus pushes Maximus to fight until death as a gladiator.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Gladiator via streaming services such as Netflix.
Is Gladiator available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Gladiator is available to watch via streaming on Netflix.
The story follows Maximus, a courageous Roman general, who is enslaved and his family is killed by Emperor Commodus. As a result, Maximus plots his revenge against Commodus by entering the ring as a gladiator. The movie won a lot of acclaim and accolades, including five Academy awards.
Directed by Ridley Scott, the main cast includes:
- Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridiu
- Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus
- Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
- Oliver Reed as Antonius Proximo
- Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus
- Djimon Hounsou as Juba and
- Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius among others.
Watch Gladiator streaming via Netflix
Gladiator is available to watch on Netflix. In order to watch the show, you can sign up via the Netflix app or its website. With a vast library of TV shows, movies, and original programming, you can choose to change, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time.
You can watch the movie via Netflix by following these steps:
- Visit netflix.com/signup
- Choose a payment plan from the following:
- $6.99 per month (standard with Ads)
- $15.49 per month (Standard)
- $19.99 per month (Premium)
- Enter your email address and password to create an account
- Enter your chosen payment method
The cheapest Netflix Standard with Ads plan provides all but a few of its movies and TV shows. However, it will show ads before or during most of its content. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices at a time.
Its Standard Plan provides the same but is completely ad-free while also allowing users to download content on two supported devices with an additional option to add one extra member who doesn’t live in the same household.
The Premium Plan provides the same as above, though for four supported devices at a time, with content displaying in Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time and have the option to add up to two extra members who don’t live in the same household. Netflix spatial audio is also supported.
The official synopsis of Gladiator is as follows:
“A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
